This post is dedicated to my wonderful mother, who left this earth on January 11, 2008, after a very long battle with two forms of cancer.
On this day in 1939 my beautiful mother was born, the last child of seven, to a farmer and his ailing wife. She spent the first 30 years of her life in Minnesota, where she married and gave birth to 2 children. In 1969 she moved with her family to Placerville, California, where she spent her remaining 39 years.
She was my friend, my confidante and so much more. And, because I think this kid is just too darn cute, I’m posting another video from Kid President in honor of my mother and all of my friends who have known the joys of motherhood. I hope you enjoy.
Happy birthday, mom. I love you and miss you so very much. My life was profoundly changed with your passing. You shall never be forgotten.
Word of the day: Ovolo
Fun fact about me: I like pickles on my tacos.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt November 2013. Video courtesy Kid President (YouTube.com)
Patricia, I’m so sorry that you’re without your mom. I can’t imagine how hard that must be. She sounds like a brave resilient woman who fought hard to stay with you for as long as she could. Thanks for telling us a bit about her. Hugs!
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Thanks Kathy. She was a wonderful woman who raised me right (which wasn’t always fun growing up).
Hugs back.
Patricia
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Hugs, Patricia.
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Thanks, Colleen.
Patricia
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Hold on tight to those wonderful memories!
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Thanks, Susie. I do have a boatload of wonderful memories which shall last forever in my mind.
Thanks for your support.
Patricia
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What a sweet post, Patricia!
Except… pickles on tacos…?
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Hi Jennette, thanks for swinging by today.
Yes, I love dill pickles on tacos. Not fish tacos, but regular old ground beef tacos. People put dill pickles on hamburgers (ground beef) so why not tacos? It’s delish. Try it.
Patricia
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Beautiful memorial for your mom, Patricia. But I’m with Jennette…pickles on tacos? Guh-ross!
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What? Gross? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, girl.
Thanks for stopping by and paying tribute to my mommy. She was a sweetie – who did not like pickles on her tacos.
Patricia
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What a lovely way to honor your mom’s memory. *hugs*
As for the whole pickles in tacos things…were they Mexican pickles (aka jalapenos)?
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Oh, Kitt, you goofball – no they are not Mexican pickles. They are regular Klaussen dill pickles. It’s really quite good. You should try it just once, you might like it.
Thanks for the kind words about my mom. She was a gem whose memory shall always be honored.
Hugs back.
Patricia
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Me, the goofball? I’m not the one eating pickles with my tacos. If I did that, hubby would be sure I was pregnant…LOLOL!
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Ha! Even more reason to try it. Give his heart a good jump start.
P
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Nice post, Patricia. I am thinking your Mom is smiling down on you every day appreciating the fruits of her labor. 🙂
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Thank you Paisley. I’d like to think so.
Patricia
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What a great post! It’s wonderful that she was your friend and confidante as well as your mother.
P.S. I had no idea what an ovolo was. I’ve had to look up every word you’ve posted!
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Oh I love it when I stump people, especially teachers. Good for me. And good for you for looking them up.
Thanks for your kind words about my mother. I know that you are also experiencing the loss of a parent. It is something that changes us forever.
I appreciate your support, Suzanne. Thanks for stopping by.
Patricia
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your blog is very nice i like it.
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Thanks. I appreciate kind words. I hope you’ll swing by again.
Patricia
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