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Happy Birthday, Mom.

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I can't put into words how much I loved, and still do love, my beautiful mom. She's pictured here at 16 years old which is when she eloped with my dad on his 21st birthday. They were married until her death did them part, she having gone at the young age of 62. She loved me with her whole heart even when I went through a very rebellious time of my life between the ages of 20 and 30 until I met Jesus. Happy Birthday, Mom. Still miss you so much.

 

Father, thank you for the best mom I could've ever hoped to have. She demonstrated unconditional love, immense strength, and a quiet faith. She was incredibly fun, clever, kind, and protective. Please hug her for me, Jesus. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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4 responses to “Happy Birthday, Mom.”

  1. Brenda S. Anderson Avatar
    Brenda S. Anderson

    You look like her! What a lovely legacy you offer her.

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  2. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar
    Nicole Petrino-Salter

    Thank you, Bren, from my heart. Most of the time I feel like I’ve given/done nothing to be proud of or worthy of my redemption. But that’s what Jesus does:redeems. Apart from Him, I can do nothing – and that isn’t just a chirpy biblical phrase for me. You’re so kind to me.

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  3. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    Oh what a beautiful young woman. I see the resemblance! You can see that her beauty is more than skin deep too.

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  4. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar
    Nicole Petrino-Salter

    Oh, Deb, thank you, too, from my heart to yours. She was the greatest. Love her so much. Thank you and Bren for saying you can see the resemblance. What a supreme compliment to me.

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