This post is long overdue, for two reasons: 1) I haven't written a thank you post in a long time and I have a lot of people in my life still to thank, and 2) it's my mom!!! I don't know where to begin...she has been my rock. She has supported me at all times, and she always has a positive word of encouragement, no matter what I am going through. My mom is intelligent, loving, caring, and endlessly gives of herself to everyone around her. Whether she is putting in extra hours at her job, volunteering at church, or helping my dad and brother at home after having worked a long day already, she is the classic example of what it means to give without expecting anything in return. She is also a great example of what it means to truly pray. As silly as it may sound, if my sister or I are looking for something and have already prayed to St. Anthony and are losing patience, what do we do? We call our mom, and within minutes you can be sure that we will encounter whatever our lost item may be. She believes in every prayer she offers up, no matter how big or small. She is always reminding me who needs a prayer, and I truly appreciate being kept in the loop about what is going on in our loved ones' lives. My mom has also taught me so much about what it means to truly love the little things in life. From her love for M&M's to her avid passion for reading, she has passed more than one pleasant "addiction" to me! She is always up for accompanying me in any task, no matter how mundane it may seem, with a smile on her face. I have learned how to bargain hunt, sing without inhibitions, and how to persist in anything that I want to achieve because of her example. Thank you, mom, for being such a strong example of what it means to be a genuinely kind and sincere human being, in a world that can only benefit from your gentle reminder of how we should treat one another. Love, Val
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Aunt Darlene
11/6/2014 12:38:12 pm
This is amazing to read Valerie, your words about your Mom are so sweet. You are awesome to share your appreciation of your Mom. The really neat thing to me is that I agree wholeheartedly! I have always appreciated your Mom and the way she gives so freely. She has always been a sweetheart in my eyes. I am thankful that God blessed me with your Mom as a sister and with you my niece. Love both of you ladies and thanks for the love I have from both of you!!!
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Valerie
11/18/2014 10:17:50 am
Thanks so much, Aunt Darlene! I am glad that you agree and appreciate her, too! We both love you very much!!!
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Mom
11/15/2014 09:01:52 am
You definitely were wearing some rose-colored glasses when writing that post! I am honored that you love me and feel blessed that God chose me to be your Mom although I don't think I deserve you or your brother and sister. I love you all so much and I must of done something right to get three such awesome children!!! (That's an exclamation point for each of you). Ha! Seriously Valerie, I truly admire your strength and faith, especially when not feeling well to find the silver lining around the clouds of your life. I believe that God has great plans for all of us and we just need to open our hearts and ears to hear them. Of I know he is holding you in his loving arms until you are home safe with us. Love and miss you! Mom.
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Valerie
11/18/2014 10:20:48 am
Thanks, Mom! I can assure you that my glasses are clear, so that fact that you are coming up roses is truly your strength speaking through your actions, and you have had a great influence on us!!! I love and miss you very much!!!
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