As we celebrate women this week…I MUST tell you about my own mom.
Her name was Bettye Jo. She would have turned 59 this Friday.
She was diagnosed with ALS in 2002, and finished her fight…and won the race on July 10, 2004.
She was smart and funny and pretty. She loved to cook, read, cross-stitch, quilt and make cards using rubber stamps. She made the best salsa in the world, hands down.
She loved my dad and my brother and me like crazy.
She taught me to cook and to be a homemaker and to organize and to plan ahead and to serve others.
(She tried to teach me to quilt…but oh…I just never did learn to enjoy it! At least she taught me to appreciate the work and love that goes into making a quilt!)
My mom thought her grandkids were terrific. She loved playing games with them and reading to them. She made them a new ornament each year for Christmas. They are treasures.
She loved the Lord and served Him well.
My mom really, really loved me.
I was her favorite girl. She was my biggest fan. I always knew it. I miss her.
I’m so thankful that she was my mom.
God is good.
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Kate says:
Oh Laura, what a beautiful and touching tribute to your mom. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
The Happy Housewife says:
Laura-
What a sweet tribute to your mom. I am sure you really miss her. I am sure she would be so proud of this blog and all you are doing.
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com
May 6th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Shalee says:
You have been blessed beyond measure with a mom who showed her love to you in so many ways, not just physically, but emotionally and supportively as well. I agree; she would be mighty proud of you and your legacy.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Teresa says:
Laura,
Mother’s Day is hard for those of us who have lost our moms. I will be thinking of you and praying for you this Sunday. May you remember the blessings of having a Christian mom and give thanks for the time you had together!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Marie says:
Sounds like your mom was a wonderful woman! You obviously learned a lot from her!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Char says:
Ok, can I come to Nebraska right now and give you a hug? I can’t believe she’s been in Heaven almost four years. I’ll be thinking about you and praying for you this weekend, especially on Friday and Sunday. BIG HUGS!!
May 6th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Tana says:
I have often thought about your mom and the things she obviously taught you,even dying as young as she did. Alot of women your age do not know how to entertain, serve others and simply be a Christian woman. She reflects in you and is evident in the things you do and who you are.
Love You, Tana
May 6th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Ari says:
What an amazing, touching tribute to your Mom! I was going to blog, and did, about how grateful I was to have a wonderful Mom too!
May 6th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Suezque says:
Her salsa is sooo very yummy! We are working on the last few jars we got from your dad as part of our wedding gift!
Your mom sounds like such an amazing woman, and Christian example. I wish I could have met her- but I know by knowing you- I know part of her too. Because your are an amazing woman and Christian example to me! 
May 6th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Donna says:
Laura,
You are that “kind of woman”! (as you wrote on my blog–and like your mother)
Reading the story of your Mother made me feel the same though, “I hope I will be that kind of lady”.
Thanks for sharing her story, may God bless you this week with all the work you are doing for Mother’s Day!
May 6th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Michele says:
Ahh… Thank you for “sharing” your Mom with us, Laura. It sounds like she was a wonderful woman of God. (Hugs)
Blessings,
Michele
www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com
May 6th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Niki Nowell says:
I met your mom a few times. She was such a kind woman. She (and your dad)did a great job raising you and Kevin. Your tribute to her continues as you live your life loving the Lord.
I posted today about being grateful for teenagers. It’s a LONG post.
May 6th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Melanie says:
What a neat legacy.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:29 pm