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Roses for MAMA!

It's my mama's birthday tomorrow...June 17th (I'll not divulge the year)  One of my favorite books awhile back was Roses for Mama by Jeanette Oke.  I am far away from my mom, (she left me for Michigan ) and I wanted to do something special for her, so I'm writing her a letter for all to see.

Roses For Mama

If I could list the times I should have givin you a rose, it would go something like this:

A rose for every time I felt discouraged, you were always there for me, your encouragement still echos in my ears. 

A rose for when I was excited because you were excited too.

A rose for every tear you wiped away as one slipped down your cheek because you were hurting for me.

A rose for all the winks you gave me before any performance or concert.  Every time you did that I forgot my fears if even for a moment.

A rose for all the James Dobson letters you read to us.

A rose for all the times you invited someone over for dinner when we barely had enough to feed ourselves, showing me that hospitality is next to Godliness.

A rose for all the times you had us sacrifice something in order to bless someones else.  And for all the times you were the one to lead by that example.

A rose for every homeschool day.  And for every day I told you I would never put my kids through this homeschooling.  How did you know I would end up homeschooling??

A rose for all the times you prayed I would, "get caught" and I would even go so far at to give you a rose for every time I was caught!

A rose for everytime you laughed at yourself when you did something a little "blonde" reminding me that we are not all perfect, and there is humor in that fact.

A rose for every note in every lunch box.

A rose for every time you disciplined me, teaching me that parenting is taking time to correct.

A rose for the time you laid down in the middle of the mall physically showing me that when you said,"we need to go", you meant "we need to go" I fully understand that concept now that I am a Mama!

A rose for every time you sacrificed yourself for your children.

A rose for all the Christmas memories.

A rose for every time I said I didn't like you.   Now I stick my foot in my mouth because I am just like you!!  That is something I am thankful for.

A rose for every time I never said thankyou.

 I know God sent an angel here just for me when He sent you.  I wasn't able to send you flowers on your special day, but I know Our Precious Savior is collecting all my

Roses For Mama.

Happy Birthday

I love you

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{ 09:38, Saturday, June 17, 2006 } { Posted by Kitty }

Your family is beautiful. I loved the picture of the kids for trick-r-treating. Gorgeous!!!!
Kitty

Oh that was nice!!

{ 12:41, Saturday, June 17, 2006 } { Posted by Tinakay }

My mom left me for Idaho!! Whats wrong with these parents!! lol.
I was at Deanna's site and saw your comment about the Black Widows. We live in Victorville and the way we got rid of them was burning one and leaving it where it died. They usually leave and do not come back. We did however have to do this two years in a row. And I haven't seen one for years. (around the house, the shed is another story)
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Tina Kay

Thank you

{ 05:25, Saturday, June 17, 2006 } { Posted by ourlilhomestead }

I can't tell you how much your prayers mean to my family! Thanks so much for offering them up. I'll pray your dream of land comes true soon. I think the "Roses for Mama" tribute you shared is beautiful!

~ Happy trails ~

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{ 10:38, Thursday, June 29, 2006 } { Posted by agodlyhomemaker }

wow! both you and your mama are beautiful!!