Yesterday was a very special day

My Mom, 

who worked at a bank for various parts of

her life, from before marriage,

in the middle when us kids were older and now again towards the present

she worked at this job...

yesterday she retired!

And I got to hear all about it last night...

I grew up in a fairly small town 

and it was wonderful to hear how they had cake, flowers,

cards and well wishes come to a reception for her

on her last day!

I thank God for my Mother and can't wait to see her in person!

She's planning on bringing some of the cards she got 

for her retirement, as she knows that seeing

cards from others is a long standing part of our 

family's culture and tradition...

Now I am hoping that she will be able to make

more visits not only to us but to her siblings who live in Canada!

June 22 is a special day...

Today is my Mom's birthday!

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I thank God for my Mother.

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I said it last year on her birthday-

the best thing in my life is that

I was born of a Christian God-loving Mother.

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Today when I called her she asked about my day,

how did the interview go?

She continued to be my Mother even though today is

her special day.

Her continual encouragement, listening ear, love

and acceptance of me is a great gift.

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I blogged a year ago about being in the same situation

as a year before that,

job interviewing.

Uncertainty.

But I also blogged about telling my Mom

about buying strawberries for the first time

and wondering why it took me so long.

Well, at least I have learned one thing in this past year.

When strawberries are in season, by them. :)

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And clearly God has been faithful to me and a year

later I am still here,

with Cleo, my blue apartment and God's mercy.

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Many years to my Mom!