30 years and 9 months (give or take) ago.
She was 17 and a senior in HS. She gave up a full ride to Michigan State to work in KMart, raise me and go to a local college.
Since then, she became an RN, did a stint in the National Guard as a Second Lieutenant (to pay for my summer riding camps), got a BS (and was valedictorian) in Health Services, made many friends, and raised a pretty good kid. She became my hero, someone I admire and love. I aspire to be like her.
Thanks Mom. Thanks for having me 30 years ago.
Happy Birthday, Sue! (And thanks, Mom!)
(((((Sue))))))
I think I should be saying Happy Birthday…but I’m no good with math, and you threw in that extra nine months and just got me all confused.
Your mom sounds like a great lady. But that’s no surprise, with a kid like you!
Moirai
September 12, 2000, 4:45am
4
Great story- not every mom got it perfect the first time!
Happy Birthday, Sue. I hope you have a great one.
dpr
September 12, 2000, 5:41am
7
Happy Birtday Sue.
Hope you’re having/had a great one.
Just remember: After 25, we get a year wiser not a year older.
Whammo
September 12, 2000, 5:44am
8
Oh my God, that is so sweet! Happy Birthday!
Make sure she see’s this… maybe in a handmade card even? A thank you birthday card from you to her?
Happy Belated Birthday Sue! My birthday was yesterday and I also turned 30. It feels great doesn’t it?
Heloise
September 12, 2000, 2:46pm
11
Happy Birthday! Nice story.
Demo
September 12, 2000, 3:01pm
12
Happy Birthday Sue. Congrats on the big 3-0!
Sn-man
September 12, 2000, 3:10pm
13
I might be mistaken, but… I think it’s happy “Conception” day.
You’re so cool Sue. Merry Birthday.
Happy Birthday dahlin’. Ye faabulous.
Congrats on becoming a grown-up, Sue.
Pregnant upon loss of virginity :eek:
Congrats on the B-Day, and congrats to you’re mom for being a great and responsible parent!
-SS
Happy Birthday. Mine is a month from yesterday.
