Sunday, May 13, 2012

Shirley Vanderhoff - Happy Lilac Day


My mom - what can I say? She is amazing. The cutest little thing ever when she was little.
All she wanted to do is grow up and be a mother.
Her wishes and dreams came true. She married the same man that she is still with!

My mom taught me how to eat, spoonful by spoonful. Now, I still struggle with that dang spoon, it doesn't know how to stop. I kind of miss the airplane sounds. Today, mom struggles to eat, has to work harder to swallow and keep the food in her mouth. I will eat for you.


My mom taught me to speak. Sometimes I wonder if she worked a little too hard at that. Now, my mom can barely speak - no volume, and the words don't come out right all the time. It doesn't matter to me - I really care about what she wants to say and will work extra hard to listen. I will keep speaking as long as I can.

My mom taught me how to walk. I love walking. In fact, I am going to walk 200 miles in Spain come October. Now, she is unable to walk like she taught me how. I will walk for you.

My mom potty trained me, only to realize that we wet our pants together so many many times because we could not stop laughing. Now, my mom has to take extra measures to not have accidents. I will keep wetting my pants for you from laughter. I promise.

My mom taught me how to drive - now I drive people crazy sometimes. It is my mom's fault.

Mom - we have shared so many wonderful events together! Maui many times, Palm Springs a zillion times, Brown's Bay, Leavenworth, BUDAPEST, California to Jordan's Opera, I could go on and on.

Today,as I prepare for our annual church BBQ on Mothers Day - I remember that our very first one was in honor of you! The lilacs bloom on this day - for you! I want to call today Lilac Day - your and mine favorite flower.

I love you to death and fully in life.

The most precious gift you gave me is introducing me to your best friend Jesus.

4 comments:

Dolly said...

this is so sweet and funny at the same time. Sorry we couldn't make it yesterday we are still on island time. :-)

Anonymous said...

love you joann,your blogg was very good and i appreciate all you said and the things you remember. we have got to quit laughing so much cause you know why,

Gramma Shirley said...

this is my real name

Anonymous said...

Just saw this sweet blog. You love your Mama so much. Earl just talked with her and sadly tries so hard to hear and understand.They hear each other's hearts perfectly, though. Praying for Dad's salvation.
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