My Mom never, ever gives up. In her gentle and cheerful way, she never gives up. Mom is 92 years old, she's had health and other challenges galore, and she never gives up. She is grounded in her faith in God. That faith has empowered her to face one obstacle after another with patience and grace.
Every day, in some new way, she teaches me the meaning of faith and perseverance. I might visit her in the hospital one day, in a rehabilitation center the next, back home the week after. Her magnificent smile never dims and the twinkle in her eye is always there.
She constantly astonishes her doctors and nurses and therapists with her ability to do things that they never imagine she will be able to do. She exceeds their expectations -- mine, too! -- because she keeps trying, gracefully confident in the power of God to get her through.
Happy Mother’s Day, Momma. And thank you for everything.
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