On Valentine’s Day I had the chance to celebrate love along with the memory of my mother. Here’s how I celebrated Mom's life:
- Slept in--Mom loved sleep.
- Read the newspaper--Mom read the paper every day.
- Read my Bible--Mom had a contagious faith.
- Called a friend for a long chat--Mom used the telephone as her ministry. She called everyone: shut ins, the sick, and friends that lived both near and far.
- Went to the mall and bought someone else something--Mom always thought of others first.
- Had Caribou Coffee--Mom and I discovered and fell in love with Caribou Coffee on our first of many visits to Mayo clinic.
- Toasted Mom with a friend while drinking our Caribou coffee--Mom loved drinking coffee, but mostly loved sharing it with friends.
- Hugged my husband--Mom loved her husband (of 52 years).
- Ate a Godiva chocolate-covered strawberry--Mom loved dessert (and fruit).
- Went to see Carol Burnett at the Kauffman Center--Mom enjoyed Carol Burnett, Saturday nights and laughing.
- Thought a lot about love--Mom loved deeply, unconditionally and wholeheartedly.
- Thanked God for my mom--Mom was the best and I miss her.
Hope your Valentine's Day was both sweet and memorable!
