That will be one more candle, please

On this date, back a few years ago, a little girl named Mary was born in a small town in New Mexico. She's been bringing a special brand of joy to the world ever since that day. I'm proud to call her my mom. 

Today's her birthday. She'll spend the day in bed, recovering from her recent back surgery (she fell a few weeks ago while decorating the front yard for Christmas and broke a vertebrae). The party will be in her bedroom. Breakfast in bed! Lunch in bed! Birthday cake in bed! Dinner in bed! (Seriously, she doesn't feel that great, so please keep praying for her and her recovery.)

Happy birthday to my Madre!