Better late than never, I always say

It's still October, which means I'm still in the grace period ( I hope:P ).
But I wanted to post something for your birthday, Mom.
I wrote this about a week ago one morning before the kids got up.....

Ode to My Mother

Oh Mother of mine,

Created by perfect design.

How grateful I am,

For God's wonderous plan,

Of giving you to me.

Oh Mother of mine,

How your spiritual graces shine.

So many you've warmly wrapped,

With God's love-blanket so apt.

Will I ever match up to thee?

Oh Mother of mine,

So tender and so kind.

Even when we need(ed) your correction,

It was coupled with God's love and affection.

May I live up to your example of truth and honesty.

So Mother of mine,

When you're down and not feeling fine,

Know there is a family who cherishes you.

Eternally demonstrated, our Father does, too.

You are the Matriarch epitome

Now, hour after hour I could go on,

Explaining our love by dance and by song.

Day by day my family to encourage

By your example of faith,resolve, honor, and courage.

Needless to say her objections I'll hear

With that familiar and endearing voice, "Now, stop that, Dear."

But hear ye this

Every thought of her, Bliss.

And know ye well

Her life greater than tale.

As I come to a close

so that everyone knows.....

My last thought before this ode ends,

She is my mother, my mentor, and the bestest of friends.

All my love, Mamacita!! ("Rosita Chaquita")