Today would be my mother's 65th birthday! Wow. . . . she passed at the mere age of 38, which I am rapidly approaching. The year she was born, 1944, she was actually born on Thanksgiving and her father, who was a merchant seaman, was somewhere off the coast of Asia. A few years back, we found the telegram he sent to welcome his baby girl and to congratulate his wife, my Grandma, on their new addition. Joan Elizabeth Conrad.
My mother died the summer after 2nd grade. . . . Madeline just entered 3rd grade and I often wonder what she would remember of me if I were to be gone tomorrow. Morbid, I know yet inspiring to make the best possible memories with my children. My mother never had her ears pierced, but somehow by age 12, I had (and my older sisters) had begged and pleaded with our father to let us do what could not be undone, pierce our ears! When Madeline had her ears pierced for her 9th birthday it was bittersweet. My little baby girl is growing up, too quickly. But I am so lucky to have been there when she got her ears pierced. For my own mother never saw me get mine pierced, did not see go to my first "formal" dance with an actual boy (bleh), graduate, get married, or hold her grandchildren.
Not a day goes by that I still do not think of her after 26 years. I barely knew my mother, but as a mother myself now, I feel we are getting to know each other more each day. So today I say "Happy Birthday Mom!!!" I truly do not remember ever celebrating her birthday, only Thanksgiving. . . . .so this year, as with each one that passes, I will give thanks for my wonderful children who bring me so much joy and for the incredible family I have, including those who have passed.
Love to my Mom and all moms out there. . . . . . Hug your babies today and Live4Today!!!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
2 for 2
Day 2 and I am already posting again. I know, I know . . . . I need to get Halloween pics up and such, but I had a moment of peace this morning. On Facebook, I have been posting each day something I am thankful for in honor of Thanksgiving. Lately, it has been all the pharmaceuticals that are managing my killer headache. But today, on a more sentimental note I am thankful for my family and friends, oh and Facebook! Here is why. . . .
1) FAMILY: The Debster was not feeling like a morning person this a.m. (worse than usual), so Matt made lunches, breakfast, and took the children to school! So instead of just now getting home from carpool, I am enjoying some Pumpkin Coffee (left here by my mother in law, Pat O - another family member to be thankful for). And as mentioned on FB (Facebook) earlier this week. . . . I had a great talk with my favorite guy this week, my Dad!!
2)FRIENDS: I am looking forward to seeing a fabulous friend today that I have not seen in quite a while. . . . .but this morning the stars aligned and we have a date!!! While sick this week, so many of you checked in on me. . . teachers, parents, sisters, friends. . . . you are ALL awesome!!!
3) FACEBOOK: Sounds strange and narcisistic, but the power of this social networking tool is amazing. Friend mentioned above. . . due to FB communication we now have a movie date. Last year we raised 50% more funds for the Breast Cancer Marathon than the prior year and I attribute that to the power of FB. And last but certainly not least, all the well wishes mentioned in #2, most came via FB. . . . . .thanks FB!! Sometimes you make my day!
Back to the coffee, a DVR episode of As the World Turns, and maybe trying to look cute for my move date with KB!!! Friday is looking good. . . . . .
Stay Tuned. . . . I am need a good sign off!!
1) FAMILY: The Debster was not feeling like a morning person this a.m. (worse than usual), so Matt made lunches, breakfast, and took the children to school! So instead of just now getting home from carpool, I am enjoying some Pumpkin Coffee (left here by my mother in law, Pat O - another family member to be thankful for). And as mentioned on FB (Facebook) earlier this week. . . . I had a great talk with my favorite guy this week, my Dad!!
2)FRIENDS: I am looking forward to seeing a fabulous friend today that I have not seen in quite a while. . . . .but this morning the stars aligned and we have a date!!! While sick this week, so many of you checked in on me. . . teachers, parents, sisters, friends. . . . you are ALL awesome!!!
3) FACEBOOK: Sounds strange and narcisistic, but the power of this social networking tool is amazing. Friend mentioned above. . . due to FB communication we now have a movie date. Last year we raised 50% more funds for the Breast Cancer Marathon than the prior year and I attribute that to the power of FB. And last but certainly not least, all the well wishes mentioned in #2, most came via FB. . . . . .thanks FB!! Sometimes you make my day!
Back to the coffee, a DVR episode of As the World Turns, and maybe trying to look cute for my move date with KB!!! Friday is looking good. . . . . .
Stay Tuned. . . . I am need a good sign off!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Stay Tuned. . . . .
Hey everyone! In an attempt to go green, I will not be doing our annual holiday newsletter this year. I will be directing you to our blog for all the Okenica news straight from Jacksonville.
For the new year, I will strive to update the blog more frequently and even have the children post some blogs. . . . .wow. . . 2010 here we come, ready or not!!!
That being said, STAY TUNED. . . . I will be putting up some pics to catch up from my last post in September, hopefully before the crazy holiday season starts next week! Until then, take care.
Love, Debbie
For the new year, I will strive to update the blog more frequently and even have the children post some blogs. . . . .wow. . . 2010 here we come, ready or not!!!
That being said, STAY TUNED. . . . I will be putting up some pics to catch up from my last post in September, hopefully before the crazy holiday season starts next week! Until then, take care.
Love, Debbie
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