If you ask my mom about the number 70 she will say that it is just a number.
It is just a number, and also the age that she so fotunately turns this monday August 13th
She and all of her childhood friends all within the year are turning 70.
She and her friends have also have been battling health issues.
Who has had a stroke, who has c.o.p.d. Between all of them they have had all sorts of different ailments which unfortunately comes with aging.
Mom herself has broken her hip, had mini strokes and had a battle with breast cancer.
None of which have kept her down for very long.
When she was going through her bout with breast cancer she did not want to worry us kids so she did not tell us until the very last min. I was not very happy with her decision to keep this from us. I said to the her "that it was not right that she had to deal with the stress of being told you have cancer all by yourself"
My mom is a very strong lady. I watched her go through hell from having a nervous breakdown and bouce back.
I remember some thirty-five years ago when my parents were split up. Mom decided that she was going to have a new home built for us to live in..........Everyday we would go to the build site and watch the progress of the house. SHE USED THIS AS PART OF HER THERAPY.
When we moved to the house she said that she was unsure how long we would be able to stay there. She said we may be there a few months a year or for many years..
Well mom has had the house now for 35 PLUS YEARS
What I have learned is if you are determined to have and maintain something in your life you will work to make it happen.
Thank you for all of the gifts you have shared and the love and support throughout the years.
WISHING YOU A MAGICAL BIRTHDAY.
You are right 70 is just a number.....WISHING YOU MANY MORE.
WISHING YOU GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
I look forward to seeing you in NYC for your birthday dinner and show. EVITA it is.
