My dear Mom! Now shes a woman to be praised, as Scritpure talks about in Proverbs 31! As her daughter, she taught me many skills I continually use now that I am grown and married myself. It was her unselfish dedication to investing time and energy teaching me how to sew, cook, play sports, work hard, make creative stuff with little or no money, how be be devoted to her husband (my dad), to be a godly wife and mother, and the list goes on. She was my biggest cheerleader when it came to trying anything. She would be the first to tell me I could do it, no matter what the task at hand might be . 
Then as my family grew she invested the same time and energy into my children. She would often take the kids and just spend fun time with them, camping, garage sailing, going to "Call of the Wild", and the list goes on. Not to mention all the hours spent reading and recording books so that my little ones would have stories to listen to as they went to sleep at night! 
Mom today as you celebrate your birthday I wanted to take the time to wish you a very special day! You are the best Mom ever! Thank you first and foremost for teaching me to love Our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you also for teaching me what it means to be a commited and faithful wife, as you and dad celebrate 50 years of marriage this November. Thank you also for being my friend. I love you so very much! Have a wonderful Birthday. Lin
This picture is of my family growing up. Notice all the green dresses that match? My mom made them. I still remember because I think they were partially wool and they were picky! HEEHEE