her - how true is that. My parents were an awesome couple and were married 76 years before my daddy passed only 9 months prior to mother. That reared 6 children, 5 of us went to college, and one went for his double doctorate. Once we were all gone from home they took foster children, and gave 127 a better start. Happy Birthday, Mother! I do miss you.

Yes Beth just smile & think about her today hugs from carolyn

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What a wonderful testimony to life they both were & your friend was right, they should be celebrated for the life they led. You are blessed to have grown up in that household. I do know you miss her though but she has to be sitting with Jesus everyday, how wonderful it must be/Lillian

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by dlonnahawkins 04 Mar 2011

Thank you, Lillian - I did not appreciate it at the time - like any teenager - but I was glad that my children and grandchildren could see their love for each other, and for the family before they passes.

Wow that is lovely to read, you had mighty fine parents. but you children must also take credit for being such fine kids to...definiately remember her forever...love Kerry

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by dlonnahawkins 01 Mar 2011

Thank you.

What a great testamonial to you parents. I was told when my dad died to remember the good times. And I have.

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by dlonnahawkins 01 Mar 2011

Thsank you and remember to the good times, but the bad times make us stronger.

What beautiful memories you have to cherish.

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by dlonnahawkins 01 Mar 2011

thank you

I agree! What a wonderful life; a legacy to remember! They were truly an awesome couple, giving of themselves to so many
others!! They will live on forever in the many lives they touched! The Lord blessed them with longevity, giving you many, many more years with them than most of us! Your friend is right on!! Both of your parents should be celebrated, not mourned!! You were abundantly blessed to have had them as parents and for so many years! Happy Birthday to a great lady!
Angel

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by dlonnahawkins 28 Feb 2011

Yres - I did have wonderful parents - wish I had appreciated them when I was a teenager.

Your parents sound like very precious people. Remember them fondly as your are doing. I still have my Mom who is going on 95 in May.

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by dlonnahawkins 28 Feb 2011

Oh, that is wonderful - give her a big hug from another Cutie.

Your parents sound like very very special people and you had them for a long time. There will always be milestones and special days when you will think about them more just like today on your mom's birthday. You have a smart friend. It is so much better to celebrate the life but mourning is also part of loosing a loved one.

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by dlonnahawkins 28 Feb 2011

Yes - it is hard because we do miss them, but I know that they would not want us to mourn them. I know that they prayed to go together, and mother begged by daddy to never put her in a home, and he did not do that until the day he was taken to the hospital where he died, the next day. As he told all of us, "this is my job, to take care of your mother."

Beth, what an honor to celebrate her life - I know that you are releasing her now in so doing. What a joy it must have been to be in their household - rearing 6 children is a big chore, but taking in another 127 is such a legacy. Today, we celebrate with you - your lovely mother.

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by dlonnahawkins 27 Feb 2011

Thank you - and it has been a good day for me.

happy birthday for your mother. Almost 97, it's so lovely you had her for such a long time. And she will always be in that special place in your heart. I lost both my parents on the same day they had the age of 65 and 66. Next year it will be 30 years ago , there are always special days you miss them more than other days.but I know they will always be with me. Just like yours will be with you. So congratulations with the birthday of your dear mom.hugs G.

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by dlonnahawkins 27 Feb 2011

Thank you - it is hard to lose a loved one, butyboth in the same day. I know tht had to be rough.

by gerryvb 28 Feb 2011

it was, a touring bus crashed from the back their car while they were waiting for the red light. something you never forget ..

Sounds like both of your parents are wonderful people. This hug is for you and her. && DeVon

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by dlonnahawkins 27 Feb 2011

They were - my mother had Alzheimer's and did not know me for several years prior to her death. My daddy was remarkable as he took care of my mother until one day before he died.