Today, I receive my annual call from my Mother. She reminds me what a bitterly cold and sleety day it was in Austin, November 30, 1965 and how she was forced out in it to have her one and only son! LOL! Yep, she just called as I was writing this...
Well, this day actually belongs to her. November 30 should mark the date she began her lifelong endeavor to raise her son. My Mama, as I still call her, has changed diapers, rocked me when I was sick, wiped my head when I had fevers, washed clothes, made countless breakfasts, lunches, dinners, gave up things that she may have wanted to be able to give to her family, walked me home from school, gave endless amounts of advice, taught me what was right and wrong, supported me in any of my crazy endeavors, loved genuinely and worried...Oh Boy did she worry! (This I'm sure giving her every one of those beautiful strands of gray hair.) So many things.
My Mother along with my dear Father, gave me all these priceless gifts in hopes to bring up a son that would be a true Gentleman!
Today, I honor my Mama and say with the most full and loving heart, Thank you Mom for bringing me into this world and giving me so very much of yourself. I pray that I can always make you proud!
Happy Birthday To Me and Mom!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Men Do Scrap Too!
Happy Birthday Jim! Your Mama did a fine job! Tell her I said Congrats!
P.S. Wonderful picture of you two together.
Posted by: Ruby C | 11/30/2011 at 08:34 AM
A Very Happy Birthday Jim. I discovered your blog last night, and absolutely love it. Hope your day is wonderful - and well done Mama !
Posted by: Lorraine | 11/30/2011 at 09:04 AM
Happy Birthday Jim. Your Mum looks so proud of you! I think she suceeded in bringing up a gentleman. Enjoy your day.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Wild | 11/30/2011 at 09:05 AM
Happy Birthday Jim! You are such a sweet son. She is very fortunate and I am sure she knows it! Enjoy your day!!!
Posted by: Emily Hammann | 11/30/2011 at 09:35 AM
I'm sure your Mom is very proud of the fine Gentleman that you are.
Happy, Happy Birthday!
Jrow
Posted by: Jennifer | 11/30/2011 at 11:18 AM
Your blog, projects, and writing style are fabulous Birthday Boy! I look forward to receiving your posts now that I am a follower!
Posted by: Anita Houston | 11/30/2011 at 11:43 AM
Happy Birthday, Jim! What an amazing son you are to honor your mom on your birthday! She must be very proud, and rightfully so; you are a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Have a great day.
Posted by: Ann DeHart | 11/30/2011 at 03:11 PM
I have goose bumps. Happy Birthday. Moms are the best!
Posted by: Shawn | 11/30/2011 at 03:14 PM
Love your blog, Happy Birthday to you!!!
BTW, would love to see the explosion box as a kit!! :-)
Posted by: Dawn B | 11/30/2011 at 04:50 PM
Happy Birthday Jim! what a wonderful tribute to your mother and how proud she must be of you. I have just spent an hour reading your blog, and have been very entertained. thanks and may you have many birthdays to come
Posted by: deb | 11/30/2011 at 05:02 PM
Happy Birthday from one of the ATT'ers!!!
Posted by: Linda DesGroseilliers | 11/30/2011 at 05:11 PM
Happy Birthday Jim. So nice of you to honor your Mom. Nobody loves you like a Mom. So impressed with your work and the robot. Hope you join ATT.
Gail in Oklahoma
Posted by: Gail Bales | 11/30/2011 at 06:30 PM
Happy birthday, Jim! Enjoy your special day, and enjoy your wonderful mom!
Posted by: Pam Phillips | 11/30/2011 at 07:04 PM
Happy Birthday Dude!
Posted by: Mike | 11/30/2011 at 07:13 PM
Happy Birthday Jim!! It's my birthday too, November 30th 1955!!! Sue I.
Posted by: Sue Irvine | 11/30/2011 at 07:54 PM
HI SUE!!
Happy Birthday TO YOU! I hope you had a GREAT DAY! I absolutely Did! It was a wonderful day!
Happy Happy!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:04 PM
Thanks Tons Mike!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:08 PM
Thanks Pam! I appreciate it!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:09 PM
Thanks Gail! Yes, Cant wait to join! Thanks Tons!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:11 PM
Linda-
Thanks for the Birthday Wishes!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:14 PM
Deb-
Thanks so much for the kind words! My Grammar and spelling are awful, so Im grateful you took the time to read through it! I used to be so good too! I blame it on age and Auto Correct on all these devices!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:17 PM
Thanks Dawn! Sure...Im working on kits! Ill email you when they are up!
Have a great one!
Jim
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:20 PM
Shawn-
Thanks! Yes, Moms are very very special people!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:21 PM
Ann,
Thanks you so much! I try real hard but I sure do need to keep working on it! LOL! My mom is a sweetheart! Have a great week!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:23 PM
Anita-
Love Love Love how you strung Timmys 12 days tags on a line! Why didnt I think of that! That is the cutest thing since sliced bread! I too am awaiting, with total excitement, for Tims 12 days of Tags starting tomorrow! Yahoooo! I hope I get to see each of your on your awesome blog!
Thanks Tons!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:33 PM
JROW! You are such a Peach!
Thanks for everything!
Jim
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:34 PM
Thanks Emily!!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:35 PM
Lynn!
Thank you so much! It has been an awesome day! All due to everyones kind words!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:37 PM
LOL! Lorraine!
Thank you Thank You!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:38 PM
Ruby,
As always thank you for your sweet words, encouragement and inspiration!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:40 PM
Birthday wishes coming to you from Georgetown, TX. Tell your mama she's done a fine job!
I see someone has asked you to join ATT...please do...it's a great group and you'd fit right in.
Posted by: Barbara Albrecht | 11/30/2011 at 09:49 PM
Barbara-
Thank you so much! Yes, Im planning on joining! 12 Tags of Christmas starts tomorrow on Tims Site! Yahooo!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 09:59 PM
HAPPY TO YOU! from another ATTer in Colorado!!!
Posted by: Sue | 11/30/2011 at 10:36 PM
THANKS TONS SUE!!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
Mendoscraptoo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 10:53 PM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Victoria Sturdevant | 11/30/2011 at 10:56 PM
Thanks Victoria! Its been an awesome day! I have never felt more loved!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter
MenDoScrapToo!
Posted by: The Gentleman Crafter | 11/30/2011 at 11:00 PM
Happy Birthday I love your boxes they are great would love to try some of them my self wonderful work. Thanks for sharing
Teri
Posted by: Teri Barefoot | 12/01/2011 at 10:05 AM
I love your work those boxs are just great I want to try and make some of these. HAPPY BIRTHDAY sorry I'm a day late
Teri
Posted by: Teri Barefoot | 12/01/2011 at 10:10 AM
Happy birthday ! I love you respect and love your mother. I have 2 sons and they are my life. They are very created also, one a homebuilder and one a homicide detective. They honor and respect me and they love me wih all they do.
So to all those lovig,caring decrorative, mothers out there , I love you It willbebumpby ride:
Go see him at [email protected], nindy@clickworldl,het Thanks.
Posted by: Cindy Click | 12/11/2011 at 09:59 PM
It's so cool to find someone else who celebrates with mom! I always thank mom for having me. Then she retells the stories about her and dad. :)
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