A New Nonagenarian: Happy 90th Mom! (A Day Early)

Today I am grateful for the good energy that comes out of a shared space and discussion of gratefulness. Even when the shared space is virtual, the connection is real. 

Tomorrow my mom joins the ranks of other nonagenarians--those who have reached the milestone of 90 years of age. That's a lot of living. I found this card to help mark the occasion: 

The hours she spent in labor and delivery for her 13 children. The minutes each of us were born. The hours she spent tending her gardens. The days we enjoyed the fruits and vegetables of that labor as fresh produce made it to our large table. The days and months that added up to 48 years of marriage to Dad before his sudden death. The decades of watching her family grow. 

That's a lot of living. A lot of giving. Much love, nurturing, feeding, tending, washing, walking, writing. 

Your pace is slow now Mom, and your mind getting more jumbled, but your legacy is strong. Immeasurable really. It lives on in all of us.  

I plan to sit with you for a porch visit tomorrow Mom, and wish you a Happy Birthday in person.  Today, and every day, my prayer for you is peace and comfort. 

Happy 90th Mom! I love you.  A blog break is ahead. See you next week!