Happy Monday, y'all!
Hope this brand new week has started off wonderful for all of you so far!
Only 4 1/2 more days 'til the weekend ;)
...is it sad that I only make it day to day by focusing on how many days I have until the weekend? Oh well.
Today is going to be a double post..lucky y'all :)
First up: bittersweet birthday wishes to my sweet, sweet mama.
For those of you who don't know, my mom lost her battle with lung cancer a little over 8 years ago, on February 5th, 2004. I was only 11 years old then and it's been a rough ride since then, but my brother and my daddy keep me going. You can read a little more about it here.
February 5th is the day on which we grieve, but on April 23rd we do our best to celebrate instead. Today would have been my mama's 53rd birthday, and I have no doubt in my mind that she would still look 35.
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| my beautiful mama, Jackie |
I was thinking about it last night and sadly realized that I don't really remember celebrating her birthday when she was alive. I know that we did, and I've seen pictures to remind me, but they're not memories that stick out in my head. But I try to remind myself that I was only 11 years old and she was diagnosed and gone in less than a year (Jun. 2003-Feb. 2004), so I didn't really have to time to recognize what was happening.
I guess what I'm trying to say, and I know this is cliche, but it's true: cherish every moment you have with your loved ones, because you never know when it will be your last. Yes, I knew my mother was dying and I still hold on to those last months I had with her. But on her last birthday, her 44th, on April 23rd, 2003..we had no idea that it would be the last one we would ever get to spend with her.
Happy 53rd Birthday, Mama! I know you're having the best birthday yet in Heaven with our Lord & Savior. I cannot wait until the day when we're all able to celebrate with you again. We all love you so much, and miss you more and more everyday. Hope that you, Granddaddy, Pops, and Granny Marge are all party rockin' with Jesus.
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| she had the best beach bod ever |
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| please ignore my expression; fixing my hair for a wedding |
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| my favorite picture, at my aunt's (in the background) bridal luncheon |
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| mama and daddy in Bermuda celebrating their wedding anniversary, their last one before she passed - 05/2003 |
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| daddy, me, mama, and hunt, circa 1997 |
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| me, mama, & hunter - Easter '02 I believe |
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| i get it from my mama ;) |
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| family portraits, 1995 - don't know where Hunt and I got the blonde hair from |
Love you so much, my beautiful mother. Happy Birthday♥
Now, for Mingle Monday Weekly Blog Hop #1! Linking up with Meg over at Life of Meg.
Basically, this link-up is a just a way to easily meet other bloggers!
This week's question: What is your OCD habit? Do you have one?
...Oh, do I. About 51684638 to be exact.
But the most OCD one, and the one that I get teased the most for, is...
having to put lotion on my feet right before I go to bed.
I know y'all, this sounds weird. But I hate, hate, HATE having dry feet. Eeeeeeeeek! Drives me nutso.
For real.
The very last thing I do before hopping into bed is put lotion on my feet, therefore there is always a bottle of lotion on my nightstand wherever I go. And if I get in bed, then get back up again before I fall asleep...gotta do it again.
Now head on over to see Meg and join in on her fabulous link-up!!
Enjoy the rest of your Monday, loves! xo
11 comments:
So sweet!
Happy Monday to you! :)
What a wonderful post! I'm sure your mom is grateful! Your OCD made me laugh at loud! I hate the feeling of "wet" skin on clean sheets!!!! hahaha! I'm your newest follower :)
Stopping by from Mingle Monday!
Happy Birthday to your mamma! Loved her beach looks. Here from Mingle Monday. Such a cute blog!
http://www.greetingsfromtx.com/
Your post for your mother was absolutely beautiful. She must be watching you from heaven, being so proud of the woman that you've become. Your strength and positivity are admirable.
So glad I found you via Mingle Monday!
-Sarah
This is such a sweet post in memory of your mama. I love the family photos of you growing up. :)
I need to put lotion on my feet before bed. I got a pedicure recently (first ever) and was like...wow, I can't scratch itchy spots on my ankles with my heels anymore. (Too much information?)
What a amazing thoughts you have of your mom. So nice to hear people's stories after the "acceptable" time of grief is over.
Stopping by from Mingle Monday.
Such a beautiful post to your mom. I'm sure she is looking down and feeling blessed to have you as a daughter right now.
Bless you my sweet friend. I'm praying for you today!
Ps- I am the SAME about lotion! !!!!!!!
Such a wonderful post, Haley. An inspiration to others who may have suffered similar situations. It's definitely comforting trusting in our Lord. Praying yesterday was a good day of her sweet memory.
As for your feet...wow...you are dedicated! Lol. ;)
You guys get the blonde blonde hair from your MAMA! omgosh .....all the photos of her very young are black and white (mine too!) so I guess it's not obvious. Our step grandaddy called her Jack Frost all his life bc her hair was so white when she was little!
Thank you for your blog, I love and miss her so much and it feels good and yes bittersweet to read about her and remember how much she loved us too. Love you Haley
PS: I do the lotion-feet thing too. That might be genetic as well:)
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