Happy birthday, mom!
Bonnie Gail Schwartz (you can call her Gail) was born on February 12, 1944. She grew up in the small town of Hanover, Indiana. I enjoy listening to her stories about growing up - I've learned so much about her, what she went through as a young girl and the experiences that made her the wonderful woman, mother, wife, and grandmother she is today.
I am very lucky. I was raised by a woman that loved her children beyond compare. My mother is a selfless woman, always giving of herself and putting her family first. Truly an example for anyone who is raising children (and I'm not trying to gain any brownie points either. Sheesh.)
My mother is very special to me. She has taught me many things throughout life, and continues to this very day. Treat others the way you would want to be treated, do your best, dream, learn all you can, play fair, and love.
But let's pick on her too! :)
Her hobby is ironing. No, really! Mom, step away from the ironing board and nobody gets hurt. Unless you have stock in 'Spray Starch', let's bring it down a notch. I mean it, keep the starch can away from my jeans!!
Worrying is a another endeavor - worry , worry, worry. Did I say worry? Yeah, my mom likes to contemplate scenarios. I imagine I might be that way when I have children, but only time will tell.
Honestly, I love my mom. She has been the single most influential woman in my life. She raised both my sister and me as best as she could, and I think we turned out 'ok'. In fact, I think we turned out 'stellar', at risk of sounding cavalier. Good job, mom!!
Happy birthday, mom - I hope you have a great day and know that, even though we are miles apart, our thoughts are of you.
I love you!
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