I never would’ve believed it if I didn’t see it for myself! But my Mom, the Matriarch of our family, turned 68 a day ago. I was there for the turning and so were three of my other siblings, four of her grandkids and two of her son-in-laws! We celebrated in summer fanfare on our backyard deck. Since we didn’t have enough candles for her cakes, or should I say pies, Mike lit the fire pit to celebrate the occasion. He even had the tikki torches going. One of them got so excited it started consuming itself with fire! Jeremy grabbed the torch, and for a split second, looked like one of the Olympic torch runners as he hurried over to our future pond and doused the torch in the muddy waters. We had a great time, and Mom was rightfully bestowed with some wonderful gifts. The highlight was the “Twilight Zone” musical birthday card from Carol and Pete. My brother Bob sent her an Olive Oil, head bobbing figurine with a close resemblance to Mom. She also was so excited when she received an “e-maid card” (Oops, she really meant e-mail!)! We all joked about the e-maid that was going to clean up her room! Happy Birthday, Mamma! May you be doubly blessed in your 68th year! I love you!
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Happy Birthday!!!!!
She seems very spry and healthy and energetic, is she?
You guys are all so blessed to have a happy, fun, close-knit family. Enjoy it!
P.S. I want to know how come she doesn’t have gray hair at 68? That’s not fair!
Hi Tena, Thanks for stopping by. She is pretty spry for her age. No meds, and she walks almost every day. We are blessed! As for the lack of gray, I guess that’s hereditary!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a great celebration!
Thanks Ronda, yes, it was fun!
Hey Keek,
It is hard to believe mom is 68. She is still pretty active for her age. We had a great time at your house and always enjoy having family get togethers there. Maybe mom’s fairy godmother will bring her an e-maid. You think?
Hi! I responded to your comments on my blog, but wasn’t sure if you saw them, so I’ll comment here too.
I’m not Hawaiian, but my daughter is Polynesian. ANd Hawaiian is Polynesian. Her name means Glorious Gift and she is adopted for Micronesia. I have blogged her adoption story and I think it explains a little bit about that.
Thank you for your encouragement about my schooling. I don’t know Sis Doty personally but have some of her books. Thanks for the link too! There certainly a need for sound Godly counsel.
Hi Rochelle, thanks for sharing with me. Wow, I never knew Hawaiian is Polynesian. I learned something new. Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Where does time go?!?!? My mother will be 82 in November and is still very active and ferociously independent. I am so glad you were able to share this great day with your mother and I pray she has many more wonderful birthdays.
Hi Jana, thanks for stopping by. That’s great that your mom is still very active. Hope we are if the Lord blesses us with that many years. i’d rather that the rapture came first though!
Happy, happy birthday to Mom Contino. Wish I could see you to give you a big hug. You are a beautiful lady, with an outstanding and beautiful family. See what you did!
Love,
Shirley Buxton
Sis Shirley, thank you for stopping by and your kind comments. I read them to mom, and she says the same about you! God is so good to us all!
Mom thanks all for their well wishes, and I, Tom, can vouch that YES, mom is still spry, still walks fast, and has hardly any gray hair! I’m planning to race her one of these days. HAW!