Happy Birthday, Mom!

My mom died ten days after her 47th birthday, in 1974.  After devoting her entire life to raising my brothers and sisters, and me, she never got to see how well her efforts have paid off.  Five, normal, healthy, unusually happy lives.  She instilled in each of us a strong work ethic, a love of music, a wry sense of humor, and so much more.

Please take the time to thank those who have devoted large portions of their lives to your well-being.

Happy Birthday, Mom!