My brother and sister-in-law, my sister and brother-in-law, and my two nephews, Sam and Nick, got together to give her a celebration, with not too much fanfare. (My Mom does not go for big parties) She just wanted her family around her. So that's what we gave her. We had ravioli-made by Sandy, and I made Mom her favorite dessert, cheesecake, along with Italian cookies. That was on Sunday.
From day to day, I never know how she is going to feel or what kind of a day it will be. Each day is a challenge, so I ask God for strength to see both her and I through it. God is teaching me patience in a big way.
Today, my sister and I took her to Sal's in Monroe, for lunch, which she enjoyed immensely. This morning, she wasn't feeling well, but she is a trouper and did just fine.
None of my family members like having their picture taken, especially Mom; however I managed to sneak a couple of pics of her today, which she doesn't know about, so please don't tell her!
In any case, God has blessed Mark, Sandy, and I with seeing our mother reach the day she became an octogenarian. Today, July 8, 2015, is that day.
My Dad never made it to eighty; he passed away seventy-one days before his seventy-eigth birthday. This past January 25th, he would have been 90. How I wish he could have been here to celebrate Mom's 80th with us.
I thank everyone on behalf of my Mom, those who sent cards or called her to wish her well. The past few days have been very touching, and I thank God for the blessing he has given us.
