This is my Mom on her 87th birthday, last week, when we celebrated with her.
Not a trace of the hardship and difficult years she endured, throughout childhood and even when we grew up...
Tomorrow, like any other day, she will wake up alone, make herself a cup of tea, make her own bed, be unbelievably up-beat and chirpy when her children phone. She will listen to the radio, continue knitting her own jersey, watch TV and hope someone will drop off the weekly free local news paper. Later on she will cook her own meal and do the dishes. On Sunday she will watch a church service and perhaps even sing along (even though nobody can hear) At around 7:30 pm she will activate the alarm, say her prayer and go to bed. If she can not fall asleep, she will take one panado - only 1!
Once a week my sister picks her up to do her weekly grocery shopping and go to the library. Sometimes, maybe once a week, a nearby neighbour will come for a quick visit.
Physically still healthy (despite a hip replacement), mentally sharp, emotionally strong, always positive, caring, grateful, a believer...AMAZING!
Hugs and God bless.
