Month of Thanks --- Day Nine

Today, I took Emma to visit with my Mom.

My mom was full of energy and looked younger than me!

For those who may not know, my mom suffers from Multiple sclerosis and for the past probably six months (at least) she hasn't had a voice. Something in her vocal chords was paralyzed. They really didn't expect her voice to ever come back. She could only talk with a quiet whisper. She would tell me that she felt like she was yelling all day just so people could hear her and it was exhausting. I think this past year has been especially hard on her. She's been in charge of taking care of my Grandmother who had a stroke and keeping up with my dad and all us kids and grandkids -- honestly, I don't know how she does it and add her health problems on top of it, it is just amazing to me! But about two weeks ago, she woke up one morning and had her voice back! Ever since that, her energy level has sky-rocketed. I can't keep up with her these days that's for sure! We walked in and she came running up to Emma, all smiles, to give her a big hug. She was so excited to see Emma! I love how she shows her grandchildren how much she loves them! She has a way to make everyone around her feel special. She had on jeans, a little lime-green sweater, and her signature pearls she hasn't taken off since my dad gave them to her! (I wish I had inherited her great style!) She looked 10 years younger at least! It was loads of fun talking with her. It's fun to talk face to face with her because she uses hand gestures and slaps her knee when she laughs. It's great! I left wondering why I don't visit more! I talk to her just about everyday on the phone but I don't go up to see her as often as I could. I need to do more of that!

Today, I am thankful for my mom and that she is doing so much better!!! She's the BEST!!!