1. The way you hold your little finger out daintily when popping a delightful morsel into your mouth
2. The way your nose wrinkles up when you laugh
3. The way your eyes twinkle when you're sharing exciting news
4. The way you say "Oh Jodi" when I tell you something sad.
5. Seeing you in your living room chair with a child curled up in your lap and a book in your hands
6. "It's good enough for who it's for"
7. You're always tired
8. You're always hungry
9. You work out so you can eat whatever tickles your fancy
10. You eat whatever tickles your fancy
11. You wear an apron when making Sunday dinner
12. You are a fabulous listener
13. You're a great talker
14. You're good at holding your tongue
15. Patience. It's your virtue.
16. You serve without seeing an end
17. You don't look for an end
18. You say Yes
19. You accompanied my husband and child to the ER when I was across the country
20. You are my family's second mother
21. My husband loves you and I together
22. I love you and I together
23. You honor your parents
24. You're not afraid of hard work
25. You've canned all fall although the canning gods are obviously against you this year
26. You cry when you get really mad
27. You never stay mad for long
28. You give others the benefit of a doubt
29. You love your children the way a mother should love
30. You take them on dates when they're struggling
31. Less is more
32. Understated beauty, your skewed vision of self
33. You tickle your husband's back
34. You help him build barns
35. You're educated
36. You're putting your education to good use
37. You make me laugh
38. You're spiritual
39. You love the Lord
40. therefore, you love everyone, even the seemingly unlovable
I wish you were turning 80. I've got so much more to say . . .
happy birthday
5 comments:
First of all, if Gina is 40... I can't wait to turn 40! She proves the point that you only get better and more beautiful with age!
And second... If only we were all so lucky to have such a best friend and share the kind of friendship that you two share. It truly is priceless.
Bless your heart Jodi. You know what the important qualities in a friend are and treasure them. I know she feels the same way about you! I'm truly blessed because she is my only sister. Sharon
Amen.
I think that everyone loves you and Gina together. You guys are lucky to live so close.
Thanks for entry #2 in my obituary file for Bryan.
A better gift I could never receive!
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