My Momma's Birthday!

Today is my mom's birthday! I wanted to share her with the world in some small way. This is the best I can do to share her with you, as I'm not her. It's a copy of her birthday letter:

(This intro quote is true, but cheesy. It's a Yahoo musical card. Choke it down and get to the letter part...which will also be cheesy, but it will be original. :)

"Your birthday is a reminder that you were born into this world with your own glorious story to tell. You bring pride and grace to our family, and you tell your story so well."

Happy Birthday, momma!
Today, I want to thank you for who you are.
If I were to write a character description of you in your book, I'd say something like: Sandy is...You are brave; bright in thoughts and in appearance; and you are deeply kind...though sometimes true kindness goes unnoticed or appreciated; scorned and abused. You are giving of your life. Not a gift receiver, but a great gift giver. You're loving when it gets hardest and you have to say the hardest things, and you always smell like fruity happiness. You've got the courage to speak up to the big guys and stick up for the small guys in a way that brings light and forces a decision for everyone around. You make a difference in the world. You're real, funny, and sure. You're beautiful - shiny gray hair and gigantic smile, full of true joy! You're fresh and relevant, and always seeking for more beauty and light to share!

If someone were going to be in a play, and was going to play the part of you...it would be their honor to give it a try. But, I'm afraid no matter who it was, their interpretation of you wouldn't be good enough. Being you can only be pulled off by you.

Thank you for your smile, mom. Thank you for teaching me so many, many things...
I feel safe when I'm with you. I feel happy when I'm with you. I feel stronger when I'm with you. I feel carefree when I'm with you.

I love you, momma. Your story is my heart's favorite. I can't wait to live along side of you as you write the next pages of your story!
Happy Birthday!
Pauline