I've thrown surprise parties before and usually the person I am throwing it for finds out or has suspicions of a party. I could tell by the look on my mom's face when she walked in my door, she had no idea. It was perfect! Mindy and I pulled it off. My mom deserves the best and hopefully she thought it was! Her sister and brother-in-law came from Yakima and then we had some family and friends that live around here. My dad helped by keeping it quiet and getting her here without spilling the beans!
Pictures were taken by Kaylee. She was the photographer for the night. Thanks Kaylee!
She is a little shocked!
Hugs were all around! My mom and her sister Teri!
The party planners!
Mom and Dad! Don't they look so young for 60? I think so!
Doug, Mindy and Shay
Mom opening the personalized water globe we gave her. It has a picture of the grandkids in it with a inscription on the bottom.
My mom and I are very close. I pretty much talk to her everyday. She is always there with helpful advice or to just let me vent about something. She is encouraging and strong. She has to come to almost every single one of my races and it makes me so happy to see her at the finish line. It means a lot to me. I can count on her for anything. If we need help with the kids, she is there. No questions asked! I know she loves me and I love her.
Mom opening the personalized water globe we gave her. It has a picture of the grandkids in it with a inscription on the bottom.
My mom and I are very close. I pretty much talk to her everyday. She is always there with helpful advice or to just let me vent about something. She is encouraging and strong. She has to come to almost every single one of my races and it makes me so happy to see her at the finish line. It means a lot to me. I can count on her for anything. If we need help with the kids, she is there. No questions asked! I know she loves me and I love her. I remember a day not too long ago that she showed up at my house with my dad and sister.My sister sent the kids upstairs and I knew something was wrong. They said they had to tell me something and I knew it was bad. I was scared to death and I didn't even know what it was. My mom then told me she had Leukemia. I felt like my world came crashing down.
After a lot of prayer I really felt like everything was going to be ok. My mom is strong and I knew she would be able to get through this. My mom means so much to me. I didn't want to see her in pain.
I'm happy to say almost 2 years later she is doing very well. She takes medication everyday and goes in for regular checkups. I know she will be around for a very long time!
I love you Mom!
1 comments:
thank you for the party, it was the best. I am grateful that we are able to talk everyday and that you want to. We love that all of you are so close. I love my family with all my heart and know how blessed I am. tahnks again
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