This is a very busy day for us as a family. It is always a day of happiness and a day that requires reflection. If you have been following our blog for any length of time, you already know about today. This is Jesse's birthday. This year he is now a 20 year old. He is out making new friends at Wild Island. I know that he is having the time of his life. We love to go to Wild Island, but is is a rather costly outing so we do not get to do it all that often. Jesse will have his birthday party once Jericho gets out of the hospital.
July 10 is also Sandy's birthday. She was my daddy's wife for nearly 20 years before he died almost two years ago. I need to remember to go and send her an e-card.
But the biggest thing for me is that July 10, 23 years ago, my mama died. It is hard to believe that mama has been gone so very long. I think about her often. I miss her really badly sometimes. She was the strongest person that I have ever met in my entire life. She had a strong belief and moral value system. She held herself to very high standards. She would tell you in a second if you had not given her the right amount of change, but at the same time she made sure that you did not get her back too much change and if you did, she returned it to you promptly. She really spent time in her prayer closet and many countless hours on her knees talking to God. She showed us how to believe in God and she set the example.
She showed us that all people were important, no matter their skin color and no matter their so called place in society. She believed in equal rights for everyone. She was way ahead of her time. I sure do miss her.
So today I will say, Happy Birthday Jesse, Happy Birthday Sandy and I miss you mom and I am still thinking of you today and always.
Love to you,
Berta
July 10 is also Sandy's birthday. She was my daddy's wife for nearly 20 years before he died almost two years ago. I need to remember to go and send her an e-card.
But the biggest thing for me is that July 10, 23 years ago, my mama died. It is hard to believe that mama has been gone so very long. I think about her often. I miss her really badly sometimes. She was the strongest person that I have ever met in my entire life. She had a strong belief and moral value system. She held herself to very high standards. She would tell you in a second if you had not given her the right amount of change, but at the same time she made sure that you did not get her back too much change and if you did, she returned it to you promptly. She really spent time in her prayer closet and many countless hours on her knees talking to God. She showed us how to believe in God and she set the example.
She showed us that all people were important, no matter their skin color and no matter their so called place in society. She believed in equal rights for everyone. She was way ahead of her time. I sure do miss her.
So today I will say, Happy Birthday Jesse, Happy Birthday Sandy and I miss you mom and I am still thinking of you today and always.
Love to you,
Berta
Comments
Berta, It is hard to believe that mom has been gone so long. Everything you said is so true. She definately was a woman of integrity. I know someday we will see her and daddy again in Heaven. I love you. Tammy