The Happy Couple
Here they are! The birther and the birthee!
O Happy Day! It was April 10, 19** when Florence gave birth to her first child [and my brother] Paul.
He was here for the weekend to share their day together, as they have 'known each other' longer than anyone else on the planet. Communication has always been a priority with Mom and her kids. When Paul was in the Air Force, he served three years in Texas and one year in Greenland. Flo was an executive secretary and often sent either a typed or handwritten note probably four times a week as a habit. They talk by phone a couple of times a day sharing news, jokes, and rare moments in time. Mom listens attentively and has given cause for some hearty laughter...like the time she said to him...
"I don't know what it is that you were talking about, but it was good!!!"
He is now 'on the road again' driving the five hour return trip. A devoted son and friend, they have a bond like no other. So, Happy BIRTHday...to Flo and Paul. Wahoo for you!!
posted by Mare at
9:10 AM
11 Comments:
Just sweet, Marianne...loved it!
Do you recall that Mary Fabian's son always sent Mary flowers at school on HIS birthday?
lv
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Anonymous, At
April 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Oh, Mare, this is such a wonderful post and full of good humor, too.
Hubby and I will be taking my 95 yr old mother to lunch today -- Thai food -- and then to my house for a movie and then take her back to her home.
Make memories!
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Anonymous, At
April 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM
I love this post, Mare. What a blessing it's been for both Paul and Flo. It's fantastic that Flo wrote to her son four times a week, especially when he was in Greenland. Happy Birth Day to both Paul and Flo!
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Kay, At
April 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Happy Birthday to them both!
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Christine, At
April 10, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Mother and son share a birthday and a beautiful relationship.
By
Linda Reeder, At
April 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM
how sweet to have such an attentive son...
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Great Grandma Lin, At
April 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM
just catching up on my reading...
loved the orangutan and the hound dog!
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jer, At
April 11, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Happy Birthday
Flo and Paul
and many more for the both of you.
Chuck and Margie
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Anonymous, At
April 11, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Mare,
What a blessing it that you both have Flo to share life's special moments with!
I know you both treasure her.
LR
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Anonymous, At
April 12, 2011 at 12:32 AM
What a sweet story, thanks for sharing it. I love the way you tell it, feels like I was there with you. What fun! Your mom sounds like a barrel of laughs.
Happy Birthday to Paul and Flo!
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dellgirl, At
April 12, 2011 at 2:03 AM
Oh darn..I'm late...Happy Happy Birthday Paul... Your Mom was/is such a good Mom...you are lucky Mare.. and she to have you too..hugs..
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RamblingWoods2.com, At
April 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM
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