My Mom

Today is a very special day...it is my Mom's birthday.  She was born June 11, 1931 in Ethel, Washington.  She left this earthly existence nearly 11 years ago and it seems I mourn her passing more each day.  She is perhaps the person who had the greatest influence in my life, in helping me become who I am today.  She is the voice in my head.  She is the great example of compassion, love, kindness, and wisdom that I aspire to emulate.  She taught me doctrine, sewing, crocheting, cooking, mothering, grandmothering, forgiveness, understanding, and discipleship.  How I wish I could relive her last year...how I wish I could give her the kindness, understanding, patience, love, and devotion she so deserved and I have learned so late.  The truth is, I can't go back.  It is my biggest regret.  All I can do is to try and live in such a way that I might honor, in some small measure, the legacy of all she was and is, all she taught, all that she blessed me with, and all she means to me.  Frequently I ask my Heavenly Father to tell her how much I love her and wish that I could talk with her.  I hope to live worthy enough that someday I will have that chance.  Happy, happy, happy birthday, Mom!

Today I also celebrate the birth of our grandson, William.  He's six years old today.  He loves learning.  He is so kind.  He is tender-hearted.  And he is all boy!  Yesterday his Momma texted me that he had asked if we could come for his birthday.  Ahhhh!!!!!!!  I just love that little guy!  He is growing up way too fast!

Today we also celebrate the birth of our newest addition, Georgia Marie Bibber.  She was born at 8:30 this evening and weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is 17.5" long.  She and her Momma are both doing well.  Her brother, Noah, struggled for a little while as his parents left, but a trip to McDonald's for fries in Green River seemed to help him and he was able to come home, get in his jammies, sip his bottle and drift off to sleep.  He will be happy to see his Daddy in the morning and take a trip to see his Mommy and sister.