In tribute to Terry Ann on her 29th birthday...
My mother is one of the most fascinating women I have ever met.
Kind of like Mona Lisa fascinating.
My mother is a nurse by trade but in my life she has been, more than anything, a teacher.
She has taught me so much.
That I should never trust a man to take care of me.
That flattery works better than criticism 9 times out of 10.
That if you really love someone, you bake them a homemade cake.
That you've got to be ready for whatever happens.
That velveeta shells and cheese really only needs about half the cheese they provide you with.
All the important things, right?
She is so many things to so many people.
Older sister to 8.
Aunt to 40 plus.
Great aunt to probably another 40.
Soon to be great- great aunt to 1.
Daughter of two of the most...ummm....unusual....people I have ever met.
Mother of 4 children. (3 weirdos and 1 incredible, amazing blessing)
Den mother to an entire nursing home of employees.
Partner in sexual harrasement education with various (ok, only one) gay men.
Wife of Dave "Cheeseburger" Hinsdale. (notorious for carrying his lunch in his pocket and also shady former career choices)
And probably most important to her-
Grandmother to 4 of the wildest, weirdest, smartest, coolest kids on earth.
In 58 years my mother has lived an amazing life. I feel very lucky to have been part of all the madness.
Thanks for everything, Ma.
I hope this ends up being the very best year of your life!
Lori Ann
A beautiful tribute :)
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