Stories Collected While Living in France

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Mother’s Day in October

 

My mom

 

Happy 80th Birthday Mom!

There are days like today that I wish I did not live faraway.

Would I bake you a cake if I lived closer? Probably not since whenever I mention cake my family chimes in, "…the carob cake that Corey made for Zane's fifth birthday that even the dog wouldn't eat."

My mom is feisty, but also shy. 

My mom is ultra creative, and ultra organized.

80 Amazing.

80 With it

(Though without a cell phone, the internet, an answering machine, with a phone that goes dead in ten minutes… yet with it nevertheless and I know you are reading this at work. Yes my mom still works.)

80 Tough.

80 Strong.

80 Beautiful.

80 Faithful.

I tell my mother everything, what a gift that is, and to know it is held safe.

Happy Birthday Mom! I hope that today is as lovely as you are, and that everyone and their brother wishes you a glorious day.

xoxo

 

 

Comments

41 responses to “Mother’s Day in October”

  1. nancy w.

    Let me be the first “follower” to say “Happy Birthday Mrs. Amaro” and many happy returns of the day!

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  2. Kipper

    Hopefully a son or grandchild will show your mother today’s post and our comments “Happy birthday Mrs Amaro” you look marvelous!

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  3. g

    I may not be everyone but I am someone who wishes you
    Mrs. Amaro the best of everything not just on this day but each and everyday I wish you love and joy and happiness and a VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 80 YEARS YOUNG YAHOO!!!

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  4. Mardog

    Happy Birthday Dolores! You still are rocking it!!
    love. Mary Hall

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  5. Shelley Noble

    A great woman like your mom is immortal. Immortal because her DNA of goodness and talents will live on through her children, who they touch, and her grandchildren’s grandchildren.
    Happy Birthday to a true immortal blessing.

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  6. Star

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Mrs. Amaro! And hopefully many happy and healthy years to come.

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  7. jackie

    Happy Birthday Mom!

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  8. Joanna

    Happy birthday Mrs. Amaro. You are everything I hope to be when I am grown up! Although I’ve met you only once, you were so kind to me and you are an inspiration!

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  9. Kathie

    Bom aniversário, Sra. Amaro!
    [You know the tune)
    ♪ ♪ Parabéns p’ra você
    Nesta data querida.
    Muitas felicidades
    Muitos anos de vida! ♪ ♪

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  10. Kathleen

    Happy Birthday Mrs Amaro!

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  11. Marilyn

    Please send my wishes to your mom blessing her for another terrific year. Happy Birthday to your mom!

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  12. Jennifer Phillipps

    Birthday Greetings from New Zealand on such an auspicious occasion. Enjoy every moment with your family and go for it!

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  13. Natacha

    Happy birthday!
    You look SO MUCH like your mother!

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  14. Stephanie M.

    Sending extra sweet birthday wishes to Mom! Enjoy your day…🎊🎂💐💖

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  15. JudyMac

    Happy Birthday, Mrs. Amaro! May we all make it to 80 and be as lovely as you are. My Mom left this world after 97 years, and I’m sure she would have liked to be around to see what would happen in the next 97. Good luck and my best wishes to you for a long and happy life. Thanks to your daughter for providing a lot of daily reading plesure.

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  16. Pam Norwood

    Happy Birthday Mrs. Amaro! “Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28. Have a wonderful day!

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  17. Maria

    Happy Birthday, Mrs. Amaro!

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  18. Mdm. Tortoise

    Dear Corey,
    You posted such a beautiful photo of your mom; I can see a lot of her in you. I was delighted to read that Chelsea travelled all that way as a surprise for I know her presence would bring mountains of joy to the entire family.
    Your mom is as special to you as mine is to me so I hope she had the best birthday.
    Happy Birthday Mrs. Amaro! I think 80 looks fabulous on you. May you enjoy the coming year and all it has to offer. Warm regards

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  19. Kristin

    Happy, Happy celebration of your 80th birthday on this celebration of your Day of Life.

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  20. Dori

    Such a lovely mother you have, Corey! She simply glows. Happiest of Birthday Greetings to you, Mrs. Amaro!

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  21. Gladys

    The Happiest of Birthdays for a very special lady!!! Corey, you look just like your wonderful Mother. God Bless from St Louis…

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  22. Martea

    Celebrate and bask in the happiness of your milestone day and the journey to it!
    We made such good friends in the Gridley area many years ago when we lived nearby….wish we had found you and your family then too!
    Happy and joyful returns of the day.

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  23. sandi

    Your mom is sooooo Hip…i so want to be her when i grow up. And she is even organized….can she please write a book???i want to know more

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  24. Diane Belforte Lewis

    Happy Birthday Aunt Dolores!

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  25. Debra

    Sorry to be a day late (so crazy with work & PTAs mtgs). Happy Birthday, Mrs. Amaro!! I hope that it was truly an amazing day! Much love and affection from the east coast!

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  26. Tongue in Cheek

    Thank you!!

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  27. Tongue in Cheek

    Yes they did!! And her business partner Holly always has my blog up for her to see at work.

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  28. Tongue in Cheek

    You are Everyone and Someone Special to us!

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  29. Tongue in Cheek

    Our moms rock don’t they!!

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  30. Tongue in Cheek

    Ah Shelley thank you!

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  31. Tongue in Cheek

    Miss you everyday!

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  32. Tongue in Cheek

    You said it well!

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  33. Tongue in Cheek

    Thank you from way over here! I love that you are in NZ, I am in Europe, my Mom in the Americas and yet we are right here.

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  34. Tongue in Cheek

    xoxo thinking of you

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  35. Tongue in Cheek

    Love that xxx

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  36. Tongue in Cheek

    The love you have and show your mother is as rich and true. XXX Thank you Mm T for your generous kindness!

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  37. Tongue in Cheek

    Me too!!

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  38. Tongue in Cheek

    Writing she does not do, lol, I wish cause my mom is can be so witty.

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  39. Tongue in Cheek

    Never late is wishing happiness!!

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  40. Camy

    Corey,
    So sorry for my belated wishes for a fabulous 80th birthday for you mother! She is a gem and raised some pretty wonderful children. How lovely that Chelsea could be there to celebrate this special milestone!

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  41. Linda P.

    Happy Birthday, Mrs. Amaro! I’m just catching up with blogs and so this is a belated birthday greeting.

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