Of parties and special gifts
Maria was quite upset Friday. She wanted to know why no one came to my birthday party. I told her that sometimes grown-ups don’t have birthday parties. She was none too pleased to learn this.
The best present was this note from my mom:
“Hija, no importa los años que cumples, yo revivo el dia que nacistes. Bendito Dios que me dio el precioso regalo de tu vida.
Asi como tu sientes por Maria, yo llevo 41 años sintiendolo.
Salud para que puedas disfrutar de una plena y larga vida.
Te quiero.
Mami”
Roughly translated:
“My daughter, it doesn’t matter how many birthdays you celebrate, I relive the day you were born. Thanks to God who gave me the precious gift of your life.
The same way you feel about Maria, I have felt about you for 41 years.
May you have health so you may enjoy a long life.
I love you,
Mom.”
There’s not much more a girl needs.
I can’t believe I missed it!
Muchas felicidades, my friend! You’re beautiful, smart and kind – I’m honored to know you!
There should have been a Kleenex Warning on this post!
Happy Birthday, Carrie!!! Your mom’s note was perfect.
Happy Belated Chica!
BRRRRR AY AY AY!!!
;-)
Those words brought tears to my eyes. No gift can top that.
So sorry I missed it! But your mom’s note is perfect. Please save that and frame it somewhere prominent!
Jesus, are you lucky to have a mom like that!!!! And happy b-day!
Carrie S.
(for some reason, I can only publish comments on blogger if i publish anonymously)
That note made me teary-eyed. How sweet is your mom. =)
What an amazing mom you have. Una bendicion.