Happy 70th

Today is my mom’s 70th birthday. As a gift to her, I’ve pulled together 70 character traits about her from family and friends. Thanks to family and friends for helping me with this wonderful list. You all have described her well!

So here, in no particular order, are the things we love about you, Mom!

  1. Compassionate to the downtrodden
  2. Committed marriage partner
  3. Hard-working
  4. Sacrificially giving
  5. Gracious host
  6. Playful Nana
  7. Dedicated employee
  8. Desiring to honor God
  9. Encourager
  10. Contest winner 🙂
  11. Teddy bear enthusiast
  12. Speedy typist
  13. “Disney funder” (Brit says you go so much you keep their doors open)
  14. Educator of all things “Earnest Goes to…” Movies (another “Brit-ism”)
  15. Political watchdog
  16. Wife/mom/daughter/aunt/sister
  17. Family-oriented
  18. Chocoholic
  19. Italian food and seafood lover
  20. Protector
  21. Grand kids’ biggest fan
  22. Dependable
  23. Punctual
  24. Grammarian
  25. Vertically challenged 🙂
  26. Coupon saver
  27. Cheese straw chef
  28. Honda enthusiast
  29. Follows through on commitments
  30. Visitor of shut-ins
  31. Patient
  32. Organized
  33. Enjoys yard work (especially tending knockout roses)
  34. Give credit to others
  35. Unafraid to speak out when necessary
  36. “Meals on wheels”
  37. Never gives up on others
  38. Willing to laugh at herself
  39. Skilled seamstress
  40. Sharer of recipes
  41. Good teacher
  42. Quick to offer help
  43. Pianist and lover of music
  44. Never passes a good outlet mall
  45. Optimistic, upbeat attitude
  46. Loves the mountains
  47. Purposeful as a loving mother-in-law (in the spirit of Cora Bell)
  48. “Yes-u-can” attitude
  49. Likes trying new things
  50. Slow to complain
  51. Available, listening ear
  52. Enjoys surprises
  53. Loves a “good deal”
  54. Market researcher extraordinaire
  55. Easy to get along with
  56. Honest and truthful
  57. Sets others at ease
  58. Loves to reminisce
  59. Pretty
  60. Smart
  61. Happy and smiling
  62. Warm-hearted
  63. A true friend
  64. Mischievous (Starr)
  65. Prayer warrior
  66. Loves laughter
  67. Peace-loving
  68.  Forgiving
  69. Adorable
  70. Filled with hope

Mom, you’re clearly loved by many. Have a great 70th birthday!