A Memory to Moms Everywhere.....

Mom

So its not mother's day 

but it is my 

MOTHERS BIRTHDAY! :)

She is 4* (i'll keep the last number a secret!)

But today is a day of mixed emotions.

Today on April 11 40 some odd years ago

my mother was born to my grandparents Lloyd and Catherine.

Their first child. 

I guess thats one connection me and my mom had 

were the first born. 

But I just want to publicly tell my mom how much 

that I love her and respect her.

Me and my mom could not be more opposite

but at the end of the day

I love her. 

She is one of the strongest women I know.

She is a spiritual giant. 

She is so forgiving and caring. 

She is an excellent mother and friend. 

I am so grateful she's my mom!

Though its a happy day and the sun is shining 

it is also a bitter sweet day.

Besides the fact that I am not home to celebrate 

with my mom, my roommate Arielle lost her mother

yesterday to Cancer.

I did not personally know her but 

I could not imagine the loss of a mother.

Arielle is so strong.

And I know her mother is looking down smiling on her.

So as I celebrate this day with my mother

I also remember the loss of a mother. 

So in honor of all mothers but especially Arielle's mother

I put " I Hope You Dance" by Leann Womack 

Rest in Peace

Cindy Simpson