“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” ~Psalm 118:24
As many of you know, this was one of my mom’s favorite verses…one of her favorites even during her nine month battle with cancer. I thought it was fitting for today. This is the day that she would have turned 63!
While going through some photos around the time of Ben’s third birthday, I ran across this one. I’d forgotten about it and was so excited to find it. It brought back a fun memory of my mom…we sent it to her for her 60th birthday!! Ben was only three weeks old at the time. I thought it would be fun to share it with everyone today!
Another favorite…Mom with Ben when he was about a week old.
Happy Birthday, Mom! I can’t wait to hug you again one day and see your beautiful and smiling face! I love you and miss you so much!
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Bill just sent this to me. It’s a picture of the Saucer Magnolia that he had planted in his front yard as a memorial to Mom the April after she passed. Look at the blooms!! They are gorgeous just like her!! And as Bill mentioned…perfect timing for her birthday!
Jake and Joanna 
Good Post Jo, I remember those pictures as well. It brought tears to my eyes. I will need to get copies when i’m there in April to go in the scrap book.