Happy 75th Birthday Mama Minnie

I celebrate my mother today, affectionately known as Mama Minnie by me and many of the children she’s nurtured.  She has a heart of gold and children untold to have only birthed two (my brother Patrick and me) of her own and now the love of her life her grandson (PJ)!  Mama Minnie is indeed a blessing; a God fearing woman who not talks the talk, but walks the walk.   She has taught and shown me the values of good work ethics having worked 40 years at Cleo Wrap.  

Recipe ingredients for Mom's card:
My Minds Eye paper
TLC sentiment
Spectrum Noir markers
Stampin Up banner punch
Hancock Fabrics lace
Star fiber - Mama Minnie's stash

After their closing, Mama Minnie didn’t retire.  She loves to help others and inquired one day about being a greeter at Kroger. We got on the computer one Saturday and she was called for an interview the next week.  Kroger hired her as a florist. She had lots of experience with silk flowers (She still does wedding & Christmas decors) and now she is working with live flowers and has loyal customers.  Look at God!  You are never too old to learn.  Mama Minnie still finds time to visit the nursing home, assist in our church feeding ministry and take care of everyone else.  She tells me jokingly, I’m not made out of what she is made out of.  (I can't keep up with her lol)  It is my prayer that she makes it over 100.

 

I love to write poetry in my past time.  This poem is included in the inside of her card. I want to give her the roses while she lives. 

 

M other you are a blessing and I’m thankful to God for letting you see 75 in good health

A nd the abundance of joy from family, friends and faith in Him is the greatest wealth

M any memories are fond and dear to my heart growing up into the young lady that I am

A nd even when your answer was no I knew it was only because you care; you’re sweet as a lamb

M any talents I’ve inherited from you and I’m grateful for your gift of creativity

I  will always refer to one of your favorite scriptures I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me

N o one can replace you Mama Minnie and I cherish our quality time each week

N urturing, timeliness, and spirit-filled are just some of the qualities that make you unique

 I  just want you to continue to let your light so shine and stay active as you are

E mbrace the love within.  Know that I appreciate you and you will always be my Shining Star.

 

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Thank you for letting me share my blessing with you today.