1…. She is my first-born child, born January 30, 1981.
2.... She is a strong, independent woman.
3.... She is a strong, faithful Christian woman - seeking God's truths and striving to be the best she can be for Him!
4.... She is a loving wife and mother.
5.... She is an amazing daughter - not only my daughter, but one of my best friends. She and I shared many experiences together!
6.... She saved my life! When I became pregnant, it gave me the courage to leave the abusive marriage I had been in for four years - knowing I did not want to bring a child into such a terrifying life!
7.... She gave me hope and helped me continue living while in the midst of rebuilding my life as a single parent - giving me focus and showing me what really mattered in my life!
8.... She still gives me strength and encouragement when I fail to see the positive elements in my life.
9.... She is kind and caring - loving her brother and sisters unconditionally.
10... She loves my Mom and sits with her when I need help - or just helps with her when she comes to visit!
11... She knows me better than most people know me - I was a single Mom for eight (8) years after her birth. She and I shared so many things together and we know each other almost as well as we know ourselves!
12... She and her husband, Michael plan to give me more grandchildren! My brother, Gerry and I have had a running competition going since we are the only siblings with grandchildren. Gerry is ahead of me right now with 7 to my 4!
13... She gave me my first experience as a mother - an experience I wouldn't change for the world! She was my everything, alone, for those first eight years. She taught me to put myself last - because she mattered more than I mattered!
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What a beautiful TT! You are a blessed mother!
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What a wonderful tribute to your daughter. She sounds like a terrific person.
ReplyDeleteYeah! I will be back to visit. I think I am going to make an Oklahoma Blog Roll soon. I know at least two others that are from OK.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a blessing
ReplyDeletea loving daughter is an amazing blessing. I thank God every day for mine. My TT is also posted.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to wish you and yours a very blessed New Year!
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