Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This fifteen-syllable poem, With Love, has the proper formatting and should be read by everyone except your mom, who may like to see something more upbeat.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023

Thank you Bill! Lol. No, she won't see this one! This is my self-talk, trying to prepare myself for the reality, as I watch her declining now. I'm sure she'll have a lovely birthday (and I hope she will remember it for at least a week!)
Wendy

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello Wendy,
Birthday wishes to your mom. She's had a long life for sure. I hope that she's in good health. Thanks for sharing this. Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you Tom. Lovely review. (She is declining now, becoming quite deaf, and very forgetful, and limited mobility.)
Wendy

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

What beautiful words and tribute to your mother, my mother is getting there as well and I constantly think about this, very well written and presented****kahpot

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you very much for your lovely review. Yes, it's necessary to be realistic, but such events as birthdays remind us with a bit of a punch, of the facts of our mortality.
Wendy

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

Nice, and lucky you Wendy there aren't too many out there who get to enjoy a parents 94th birthday, that is a great innings indeed. Let's hope there are still more to come friend.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Wendy

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

Several months back, I lost my grandmother who was in her early nineties. Even if it is somewhat expected, it is always a surprise. Enjoy your time with your mother. Happy birthday to her, and best wishes to you both.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you Jessi. You are right. We can try to prepare ourselves, and try to be realistic, but it will always be a shock. I appreciate your review.
Wendy

Comment from Rdfrdmom2

Excellent

Wendy:

You are so fortunate to still have your mom. Don't cast dark shadows over joyous occasions even when facing the inevitable. None of us know how much time we have left with our loved ones. loved the picture to go with your bittersweet 15-syllable poem.

Rdfrdmom2

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you very much for reviewing. Appreciated. No, no shadows being cast. She'll have a happy day. I'm just trying to be realistic with my self-talk, as I see her winding down significantly now - although one can never really prepare for this.
Wendy

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Happy birthday, Wendy G's mom! I'm sure she will appreciate anything you do for her. I miss picking birthday cards and Christmas sweaters for my mom. She was a sarcastic delight. This is truly bittersweet knowing that time always comes to an end with those we love. Hope she enjoys her special day. Gretchen

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you Gretchen. Yes, I hope she has a wonderful day. I am trying to be realistic with myself, although one can't really prepare, and it's always a shock, even though expected.
Wendy

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Happy birthday to your mother, Wendy. You are blessed to have had her for so long and I know that each day is a bonus for you. God bless her and may she have a wonderful birthday.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you very much Anne! I do hope her day will be happy and special - and I hope she remembers it! She's declining now, so I am trying to prepare myself for the inevitable.
Wendy

reply by Anne Johnston on 09-Feb-2023

You are welcome, Wendy.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Hello Wendy... this is a very nice tribute to your mother and I know she will love it! How precious to spend these years with her and to cherish her in her last days. This is so considerate of you.

Melissa

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023

Thank you Melissa. (I won't show her, because of the last line!) I hope she'll have a happy and special day.
Wendy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Please give your mom a hug from me. I do understand on the 21st. my mom will be 91. Like you, I know she's getting older, but I am not ready to say goodbye. Sending love and prayers.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thank you Barbara. Lovely review. Happy birthday to your mother as well!
Wendy