Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I know it's a few days early, but I thought I'd take this opportunity to wish my wonderful Mom a happy day. I was just talking to her this morning about how it's been almost exactly a year since her stroke. Wow, what a morning. Getting a phone call that Mom had a stroke was not expected to say the least. Not only that, but no one seemed to have any info about the severity of the stroke. Prayers, panic and fear all overwhelmed me. I'm so glad that a year later she has hardly any lasting effects. Oh wait, there are some. Sometimes when you ask her to say words like Toyota or Railroad she sputters out things like Tiyota or Ray-road. Don't worry, Mom, with some intense therapy, those words can some day be conquered.

My mom has always been such a great friend and example to me. I know whenever I think I'm going through the worst possible crisis I could ever experience, she always makes me feel better and gives me the confidence to endure the crisis, telling me that I'm special and good and that Heavenly Father hears me and I'll be okay. So far, so good. I've eventually made it through all my trials.

A year later, I'm so glad you are still here and doing so well. You are a rock.

Happy Mother's Day.

I love you.

(ps - I know I've used this pic before, but I can't get my scanner working and the pic of me and her that I wanted to use needed to be scanned in)