Gary: Have you seen Gracie?
Me: No, I thought you put her outside.
Gary: I think I know where she is...
Gracie: Can't you see I'm depressed? Can a girl have some privacy here?
Me: **LOL** Oh Gracie, you are so cute!
Me: Aww Gracie. Why you so grumpy?
Gracie: Why you so annoying?
And speaking of Grumpy...
Today I remember my Mom who would be celebrating a birthday on this day....
Mom turned 69 on her last birthday here in this world (about 19 years ago). I remember it like it was yesterday. She had just been released from the hospital. She had a lot of health problems.. I won't go into detail now because it would make this post way too long, but as luck would have it... she was getting out on her birthday.
"I don't want a party or anything.." she told me (after I had already got her cake).
Grumpy! (I thought to myself).
"Don't worry... no party..." I told her.
We did have cake when I got her home and a few of my siblings came by. The grandkids were there too. She enjoyed it and I think she was happy for the cake and she always loved time with the family.
Four months later, she was gone... When she left this world, a little girl named Bobbie Jo, left as well. And a stronger, more seasoned adult had to carry on without her one true anchor in this life.
I still have fleeting moments when I want to call Mom and ask her for a recipe, for advice, or to tell her about something silly or a cute thing that one of the grandkids did. I will always miss her. Until we meet again Mom...
Happy Birthday to You!
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| My grumpy Mom on her last birthday. xoxoxo Love you Mom! |
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| She really was a sweet lady... and loved her grandchildren dearly! |
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| And she could always take a joke! I didn't know one person who did not like her. |
She would be impressed at how I photo-shopped the cake icing from the corners of her mouth. LOL!
Memories, always bittersweet. Aren't we glad we have them though? It's nice to call them up when we need them the most. My own mother has been gone about that long. Ah, memories!
ReplyDeleteIt is always hard for me when my mom's birthday comes around, it has only been about five years, but it seems like FOREVER SINCE I HAVE SEEN HER!!!! Is that how it feels to you too, Bobbi? Looks like we both need to take a minute and cry together. This is just a lovely tribute to your mom. Looks like Gary's flowers came at just the right time...
ReplyDeleteLovely to remember mum. We always feel sad on our mums' birthday.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
What a nice way to remember your mother. You are blessed to have some good memories of her to hold close in your heart.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute post to your mother, Bobbi. She would proud of her daughter and all her accomplishments!
ReplyDeleteKeep all those good memories close-by.
Old photos full of such memories. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post ~ I feel so much the same about my mom.
ReplyDeleteSamson Says: Next time you're grumpy, let me know and I'll come and kiss your ears! So call me, maybe.......