My Mother, my friend

My Mother

"When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw the woman who helped me give birth to myself." -Nancy Friday

My Friend

A MOTHER'S LOVE

A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendoured miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.

~Helen Steiner Rice~

Happy birthday Mom... hope your 42nd year brings you much happiness

-I love you-

.P.A.R.T.Y.

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family" -Anthony Brandt

(go to mom's blog for more pics)

Congratulations

Jon and Kara

Hope your wedding day was wonderful!

Going away...

It was every weekend last year that a group of us got together and went tailgating then we'd go back to Josiah's and watch the game. There were so many fun times for example, the good luck geico wristband, Trev continuously ripping the blanket off us when we weren't paying attention, "roommates" and the list goes on...this year will be a little different. Trevor is starting a new journey and moving to Charlotte on Sunday! I hope the move goes well and the transition is smooth. Maybe I'll look for a ND wristband this year.

ND

just experimenting on the most humid day with the tripod

22nd year

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”

Leah, I hope your 22nd year comes with just as much happiness as the last. I hope you have a very happy birthday!
Love you deary!

43 years

"Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning"

Congrats to my grandparents for loving each other 43 years...

"cheers to another 43"