Thursday, September 13, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET HANNA!!! You are so wonderful, I always considered you to be my daughter! I am so thankful for you! I have so many fond memories of you--how you used to hold my hand & bring me hot tea and we'd talk for hours in Techonice. Remember? I couldn't wait when you'd come over and visit us when we first moved to Vilcnov. You'd brighten our days! I'm so glad Tom found you! I remember you came up to me once when we lived in Obora and you said, "Mom, I realized that Tom and I are together because of you." Well, I don't know about that, but you guys are both such a blessing and have always been so encouraging to me! I remember when you & Tom used to always cheer me up when I was going thru it. And when I realized that I was taking life too seriously when we lived together, you said "Don't worry Mom, I know you were just going thru menopause." Which made me feel so much better and I realized all the more how sweet and understanding you are!!! Thanks for being so loving and always saying encouraging things to me! I appreciate all the little notes you wrote me, and cards & poems. I still have them and they are so cherished, like you!! Also, I appreciate all the time you take to tell me about the kids and all the things they do and say and are learning. It makes me feel like I'm there with them, I'm sure you must know how much I miss them and you, so I know you're doing it to help me feel closer to you all. God bless you! I really love you and couldn't have asked for a sweeter daughter-in-law. You will always be close to my heart and I long for the day when we will see each other again. Until then you're in my thoughts & prayers. I wish you all the best for your 28th year and may all your dreams come true and more! Love, Mom OXOXOXOXOXO

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR STEPHANIE! I'm so glad you're my friend, my daughter-in-law, Sam's sweetheart, and Judah's mom. I love going on walks with you, talking with you, etc! You're a great mom and teacher, & you always think of others. And I can't wait to help with the new baby!! I wish you all the best for this year--may all your dreams come true and more.