A Tribute to my Mom

                                   My mom and I at Playa Grande, Costa Rica.
                                   My mom and I after my graduation.
My mom is such a wonderful person, especially, to have continue loving me unconditionally during my rebellious years.  Many people ask her if it is hard to have one of her daughters living in a different country and she replies, "I would rather her be in another country doing the work of God than living in the same city and not serving the Lord."  I love you mom and miss you!

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me.  They have clung to me all my life.  ~Abraham Lincoln


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Kathy said…
AHHHH, what a nice surprise! Thank you. I love you deeply and miss you often.

We do have a lot of good & funny memories. I try to think of those especially when I start to miss you. I am truly blessed because I have a daughter who is doing exactly what the Lord has called her to do, That makes me happy!
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