A Day Late....(well, now 2 days late)

A day late and poorly planned.... but here are a few random thoughts about a phenomenal woman whom I and 7 others are blessed to call Mother. (the pictures are the best part)

Mom of my youth:

Never left the house without putting her eyebrows on.

Magically fixed the batch of bread no matter how we'd messed up the dough.

Could be found working in the garden well after after dark.

Never flinched when chopping chicken heads.

Fixed plumbing, built shelves, threaded pipes, sewed clothing, hauled lumber, fixed food, herded kids, cooked books at work and food at home...sometimes all in the same day.

Continually busy, eternally tired, wise and loving.


Mom of my middle Age:

Unconcerned about the state of her brow.

Works long hours in the garden, but can be found in bed by dark.

Never flinches, no matter how much pain she feels. (not sure if that is a good thing)

If the need arises she will still fix plumbing, build a shelf, sew clothing and cook books and food, but fortunately she is smart enough not to try it all in one day.

Continually positive, eternally patient, always wise and loving.