Mom Turns 70

Today my mother is seventy.  Once upon a time, seventy seemed old, but looking at my mom, it's obvious that it isn't.   Over the year, we've talked about how to celebrate this significant birthday.  Should be go to Hawaii? Should be go to California?  Should we throw a big ole party?  In the end, Mom decided that she wanted to go out to dinner with the adult children and nothing else.  We wanted to make it a nice affair, good food, celebratory atmosphere, and so we chose to go to Sundance Foundry Grill. 

On Friday we all went up and had a lovely time honoring Mom.  Our entrees weren't brilliant, but the appetizers and desserts were yummy, and being together was fantastic.  I asked Mom to tell us some highlights of her 70 years on earth, and she mentioned those things you would expect--having us children, the good times during her marriage to Dad, study abroad to France when she was in college, as well as other traveling. 

Mom is an amazing woman.  She is full of faith, wants to do what's right, is thoughtful about other's needs, and is smart.  She's good at what she does, and is, to quote a former mission companion, attractive, active, and in demand.  I don't know if she would think she's any of those things, but I do.  I feel especially grateful that Mom is doing well and that she retired this year.  It has been fun to spend more time with her than in years past.  Happy birthday Sue/Mom/Grandma Sue