Happy Birthday, Mom!

 Happy, Happy Birthday to my beautiful Momma. My best friend, walking partner, and the sweetest person I know. She has done more for me than I could ever repay and the example she has given is one of pure love, nurturing, and unending support. Her patience is that of a saint (trust me, we've tested her...) and if I'm half the Momma to Bear that she's been to my brothers and me, I'll have done my job. I love you, Mom. Zach loves you. And Bear, well, he really loves you. :) 

 

 

I also want to say a huge, HUGE thank you to all of our military, both past and present. As we celebrate our freedom and spirit this Memorial Day, may we more importantly remember the lives lost fighting so valiantly for those very freedoms we enjoy every day. There is no greater sacrifice. There should be no greater honor.

Let's hug some soldiers today.

 

A personal thank you to:

Clayton Brown, "Papaw Clayton" (RIP)- Army

Joe Mercer, "Papaw Joe"- Army
Eugene Fullwood, "Peepaw"- Air Force

Ken Ewing, "Uncle Kenneth"- Army, Air Force, Marines

Shane Mercer- Army

Ryan Mercer- Air Force

Though their lives weren't lost in duty, we are forever grateful for their service and willingness to defend our nation.

 

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Enjoy some cake, Mom. And be very proud of the brave sons you raised.