Happy Happy Birthday Mom!!

October 16 is my mom's birthday. Not much of a birthday if you consider sitting by my dad's hospital bed while he is recovering from major surgery, but you know what...She wouldn't have it any other way (unless my dad was healthy of course). My mom always jokes that she is Florence Nightingale (the nurse) so lately my dad has called her "Flo". My mom has been such a strength to my dad, it is sweet to see the love they have for one another.

Here are a few thoughts I have of my mom:

*She always and still does, makes the best rolls.
*A clean and organized home has always been important to her.
(why did that not rub off on me)
*She adores her grandchildren and enjoys their funny ways.
*She is concerned about everyone!
(a little bit of a Nervous Nelly but we love it!)
*She is an amazing decorator. Her home always looks great and smells good too.
*She likes to travel, see new places and people watch.
(we have loved our trips with grandma and grandpa)
*She has a genuine love for her family and enjoys being around us.
(at least it seems that way)
*She is fun and nice and so funny and I love her
(this is what Tyler said)
*She likes to ride the rides at the amusement parks and plays a mean game of air hockey!
*She is extremely honest, with her what you see is what you get!
*She the best bargain shopper, I remember going to the "Fashion Gal" and getting a ton of new school clothes because mom would go on the "buy one get the second for a penny" sale. She could always find the deals!

I am so grateful for a mom who always taught me to tell the truth, be ethical in all things and to see things for what they are. She also has taught me compassion especially as I have been raising my own family. "I appreciate your example of complete love and sacrifice especially with what you are experiencing with dad at this time"
Happy Birthday Mom! I Love You!

Quick Update on my dad: His surgery today went as expected. They were able to get about 85% of the tumor out. They will radiate the remainder that is left in the hip. The doctor had to rebuild the back of his socket with cement and screws. He did receive about 2 units of blood through transfusion. He is recovering after a long day. Thank you to all who offered prayers on his behalf, we definitely felt them! On a side note it was quite funny when he came out of the anesthesia the nurses asked him if he knew where he was, his reply was "yes, I am at the D.I." he had all of the nurses in stitches. He then told them that he was at the "Dog D.I. or maybe it was the Cat D.I" he also said that he did not want to eat any dog food. We had a pretty good laugh.