Happy Birthday Mum!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Each and every day is a 'special' day, methinks. There are always Blessings to Thank Him for! I was appreciative that Alan got up earlier, turned on the furnace, and the coffee pot. Our house is now warm and toasty, and I am heartily enjoying my elixir of coffee. Really do NEED my two cups of coffee every morning! LOL!

Before I got up, I was in Prayer 'dialogue' with Him; and I simply ASKED for the Holy Spirit to indwell within me, to Guide me, to Give me Understanding, Discernment, Wisdom, Words of Wisdom, Grace, and the 'Fruits of the Spirit' for TODAY. I find that if I do that each and every morning (and throughout each day and before falling off to sleep each night), it is my tidbitz experience that one's spirits are bolstered, uplifted, and encouraged with Good and Positive thoughts for the day.

Tidbit - Best to live each day at a time, and to Give Him the Best of that day. Yesterday has already passed; and tomorrow will take care of itself, soon enough.

We have a number of bittid matters greeting us today; and we have simply laid it all before Him to provide Solution; AND, to be in Accordance with His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan. Methinks, this IS an empowering ephifany for me! We know Christ has a GOOD plan for each and every one of us; so we anticipate with a joyful and confident calm, that He always Prevails with a Plan that is best for us all. Have also Asked to be equipped with the full Armour of God. You can refer to yesterday's post, if you wish to read the Biblical passage from Ephesians 6: 14-17.

Bittid - God is our Refuge and Strength. It is simply best to 'Rest' and 'Abide' in Him. 'Rely NOT upon your own understanding'; instead 'cast your burdens' upon Him to work things through, as per His Purpose and Plan for you.

Writing of today, it is my Mum's birthday; she would have been 92 years young! Am quoting my two posts that I wrote in 2007 and 2008. This will be an easier tidbit reference for you.

"Today, my Mum, 'MoMo', would have been 91 years of age! Hard to believe I know! There genuinely is not a day or thereabouts, that goes by, that I do not think of her! Interesting, the tidbit expression: 'You do not know what you have lost, until it is gone' - It is a most true bittid.

Also, with Remembrance Day on Nov 11th, this hits pretty close to home. My Mum's various family members gave of their lives, like so many others; so no better time than to Honour and Remember them for their sacrifices they made, for our Freedom! Same with my Dad's family and friends of that vintage; they were relentless in their fight for our Freedom.

The above photo is a picture of my Mum, my daughter, and myself taken in 2004.(You can refer to the tid posts of Nov 12/07 for some bit info if you wish). We have not changed much; save that my Mum, our 'MoMo', is no longer here, as she passed away in the summer of 2005. We have twin grandsons, age 2 years, (am a young Grandma!); and methinks, 'MoMo' would be a good name for the little ones to call me. Easy and simple to say; but more importantly, in memory to my Mum, since my children called my Mum, 'MoMo'.

My Mum was a courageous and feisty woman; she had to have been, as she had endured much in her later years. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the esophagus in 1998; however it went into remission, until her passing in 2005. Nonetheless, she was not able to swallow; so there was a 'feeding tube' surgically inserted down her throat and out through her stomach. That area of the stomach had a protective cap when not in use. In order for her to be fed, she was linked up to a machine (she called her 'dancing partner'), and the liquid nutrition (Ensure)was given to her via tubes. It took approx 1.5 hr per feeding; and there were 3 feedings per day; followed in between, with an hour approx of flushing / cleaning out the system with water. We would take her, her 'dancing partner', and her caregiver out as much as we could; as the change of scene did wonders for my Mum's spirits. ie Pasley in the summers; she totally LOVED that place! She also had ostereoposis; and her back looked like the 'Hunchback of Notre Dame'; however, she wore larger pieces of clothing; and was able to still look 'chic'."

"Have included my Nov 12, 2007 post as an easy reference; because.....

"I had the luxury of sleeping in this am; until 8:45! Mind you, we watched a movie quite late into the night; so the morning arrived quickly! The movie, "Dunkirk" really hit home a message about the struggles, battles, and sacrifices, made during the Second World War. Very timely, re: November 11, Rememberance Day.

There is a huge rain and wind storm swirling all around us. The winds are fierce; branches falling everywhere; just hope our tid cottage is still standing! Last year in November, the winds took down several trees; and "smushed" our bit sleeping cabin.

Wanted to remember my Mum's birthday; today if she were on earth, she would have been 90 years young!!! She had quite the life; and saw and lived through much. So, Mum, "Happy Birthday" - There is not a day that passes, that I do not think of you. Strange how you remember those who have gone, more so, had they still been living. Or with me, anyway. I did spend a lot of time with my Mum; so fortunately, I have happy memories of her!

Tidbit - You never know what you have lost, until it is gone from you. If you can, remember the loved ones in your lives, that are STILL alive. Make a genuine effort to restore broken relationships; before it is too late; because then, there will be a lament; on your part.

Bittid - Keeping a 'door open' is always best; however, there is the expression: "You can take a horse to water; but you can't make it drink". So very true!

To those who wish to have memories without a tragic lament, enjoy your loved ones while they are still living. Appreciate them now, because, when they are gone, they are gone.

The above photo is of my Mum, my daughter, and yours truly. Three generations!!!"

In closing, just want to reiterate 'Happy Birthday MoMo'; and at the appropriate tid time a bit later, will raise a glass of champagne to Mum (and Dad) and say 'Skal' and 'Absent Friends'. 'Absent Friends' is an old Norwegian custom; whereby you drink to, or toast someone who is elsewhere (could be dead or just not present at the time, that you are thinking about). 'Skal' means 'Cheers'. Am adding, "Thanks again, MoMo, for being my Mum!"

Now back to TODAY. We will be appreciative for a champagne toast to my Mum (and to my Dad), when we have certain bittidz 'issues put to bed', if you will. We will also be all the more appreciative of 'something to look forward to!' However, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM AND THANK YOU FOR BEING MY MUM! I only remember the happy moments with her. I will never forget how her eyes would light up, sparkle and dance, when we did something 'special' for her! We attempted to do something 'special' each time we saw her. To bring a smile to her face, was a wonderful Blessing for her and for us!

There are times when it is NOT easy to being a parent, and we all learn as the years pass. My Mum had her moments; but then don't we all? My Mum did the best she could (nobody is perfect, save for HIM); and inasmuch as she and my Dad adopted me at birth, I think that that what they did, is a pretty huge BLESSING! So, thank you again! Have written some earlier posts on that as well.

You can see it is the same photo; do not think I have 'aged' too much. LOL! The 'key' is to be graceful with your age; and ENJOY! Being 'young at heart', comes to mind! LOL! My Dad always would say; "Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone". If 'smiling' is a bit foreign to you, practice in front of a mirror (don't worry, it won't crack) and it is amazing how much of a Blessing you are to others, when you GIVE or radiate a genuine smile! Plus, you feel better too! I wrote a couple of tid posts on 'Never Better'; and that holds true as well.

Have to go for now.

Peace and God Bless.