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!
- Compassionate to the downtrodden
- Committed marriage partner
- Hard-working
- Sacrificially giving
- Gracious host
- Playful Nana
- Dedicated employee
- Desiring to honor God
- Encourager
- Contest winner 🙂
- Teddy bear enthusiast
- Speedy typist
- “Disney funder” (Brit says you go so much you keep their doors open)
- Educator of all things “Earnest Goes to…” Movies (another “Brit-ism”)
- Political watchdog
- Wife/mom/daughter/aunt/sister
- Family-oriented
- Chocoholic
- Italian food and seafood lover
- Protector
- Grand kids’ biggest fan
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Grammarian
- Vertically challenged 🙂
- Coupon saver
- Cheese straw chef
- Honda enthusiast
- Follows through on commitments
- Visitor of shut-ins
- Patient
- Organized
- Enjoys yard work (especially tending knockout roses)
- Give credit to others
- Unafraid to speak out when necessary
- “Meals on wheels”
- Never gives up on others
- Willing to laugh at herself
- Skilled seamstress
- Sharer of recipes
- Good teacher
- Quick to offer help
- Pianist and lover of music
- Never passes a good outlet mall
- Optimistic, upbeat attitude
- Loves the mountains
- Purposeful as a loving mother-in-law (in the spirit of Cora Bell)
- “Yes-u-can” attitude
- Likes trying new things
- Slow to complain
- Available, listening ear
- Enjoys surprises
- Loves a “good deal”
- Market researcher extraordinaire
- Easy to get along with
- Honest and truthful
- Sets others at ease
- Loves to reminisce
- Pretty
- Smart
- Happy and smiling
- Warm-hearted
- A true friend
- Mischievous (Starr)
- Prayer warrior
- Loves laughter
- Peace-loving
- Â Forgiving
- Adorable
- Filled with hope
Mom, you’re clearly loved by many. Have a great 70th birthday!
