Today I have to take a moment to say a huge Happy Birthday to the best Momma in the whole wide world! My Mom...Lauretta. She was a precious gift to say the least to her Momma when she was born. And over the past some odd years (I will be nice and not say her age in case she doesn't want everyone to know..wink!) so many people have been blessed by her. I thought it only appropriate that on her birthday she be celebrated for all the wonderful things that make her incredible.
{By the way check out this adorable picture I found of her! Isn't she so pretty?!? She'll probably be upset that I posted this, but who cares it's to darn cute not to!}
{This is her & I....one of my favorite pictures of us. Although we don't have a lot of pictures together, or at least ones she wouldn't mind me posting..hope she doesn't mind this one since I've posted it before anyway!}
Here is what sets this incredible lady apart from so many...
First of all she loves God with all her heart, she has for many years. She has taken that faith and been obedient applying God's will to her life, and his word...standing firm in what she believes and teaching God's grace to others. This woman can preach the word of God, let me tell you! And trust me it's the good kind of preaching, not that boring stuff either!
She joined the army at 18, met a boy...got married...had two AMAZING kids...and when he left, she raised those two kids by herself. Giving it all she had, even when I'm sure she thought she didnt' have much left to give...she never failed those two kids...never once! Always providing and meeting needs, putting herself through nursing school to be sure she could give them the very best. And she did, she always gave them the very best.
When her first child decided to drop out of college (ah..hem) after just two weeks of school, did she judge or make a huge argument?! Nope. She lovingly just said...then you will work. And that's exactly what that girl did. Then when her second child decided to follow in the first child's footsteps and not continue school, again she just lovingly said okay, but you'll need to work. She loved them unconditionally! She did that through every mistake or poor judgment those kids made. Teaching them through it all, instilling strong work ethics.
Then when her first born decided to get married, even though she didn't really know this fella...she lovingly stood beside her and gave her blessing...accepting that fella as her son and loving him more than he could have imagined. That fella sometimes thinks she loves him more than her own daughter, to that the daughter laughs and says "Impossible, but nice try!" And let's not forget when that first born got married, her brother also got married two weeks earlier and didn't tell anyone! Did she get mad, nope...she opened her arms and accepted that new daughter into her family!
Now when the first born decided to have a baby, and her husband was away and couldn't be home after the baby was born...did she turn her daughter and new grandson away to go be alone by themselves. No way Jose! She let that poor, scared out of her mind new mom stay with her for a whole month. Helping to teach this new mom how to actually change a diaper without freaking out. She formed a unique and incredibly special bond with that new baby boy, creating an everlasting friendship between the two of them.
I could go on and on about her. But I think you get the idea. She's a great Mom, a great woman, a super hard (and I mean hard) worker, and a great friend. Let's see this lady has been in the army and served our country, graduated from Bible College while taking care of two small kids, graduated from nursing school as an RN, put herself through school again later to get her bachelor and masters degree's. I have a feeling she just likes learning! Ha Ha. She is seriously one smart cookie though, that is no lie! You can ask her anything and she probably knows the answer. That's why we send the boys to her when they have a question we don't know the answer to, sure we could google it...but come on Grandma tells it better. In case I forgot to mention she's generous, always willing to help someone. I'm so thankful that God blessed us with my Mom, life wouldn't be the same (well obviously I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her), but I mean truly I would feel a huge gaping hole in my heart if she wasn't in my life. She's my best friend, my mentor, and most importantly my Momma!
Happy Birthday Mom!
We love you so much. You mean the world to us, and I know we tell you this a lot...but we would be absolutely lost without you. I'm so thankful each and everyday that God continues to let you play such a huge role in our lives...teaching us, loving us, and just being our friend. Your the best Grandma around, and I have two very handsome little boys that can attest to that! I hope your day is filled with God's love and that he brings you incredible blessings this year...in each and every area of your life that you need it!
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