A special day....

  Twenty-five years ago at 10:20 am, my life was forever changed with the birth of my first child, my son, Brian.   Becoming a mother will be be one of the greatest joys in my life and December 19th, 1986 was my very first day as a Mom a day I'll always cherish!

    I am truly blessed to have two amazing sons and can hardly believe that my first born turned 25 this morning.       I wish him a wonderful birthday and hope he and Meghan have a super trip.  They flew out this morning and will be spending the new 10 days celebrating his Birthday and Christmas in Portugal.   I know I'll miss them both terribly, but I'm also very happy they are off on this awesome journey.  They planned this trip months ago and both were so excited to be heading out this morning.    I'll look forward to keeping in touch and talking with them on Christmas.   They will actually celebrate Christmas on the 24th, as that is the tradition in Portugal and from what I've read it sounds like a very festive and magical day.   I can't wait to see all the pictures they'll have when they come home and I'll always look forward to having a second Christmas with them, after they are back.

     Today, having my son being away on a milestone birthday and over Christmas, makes me realize how lucky I have been to have had him with me every year for the past 24.  I know of many families who do not always have the chance to be together for the Holidays, especially many of our Troops service overseas.   My heart to goes out to them and I can't even being to imagine how hard it is to have your family away, for so much longer.  Thinking about our Troops and all they do for our country, is what drew me to Operation Write Home and the wonderful service they do for all the Troops, all year long.  I'm very honored and proud to do my little part in created cards for OWH and today that's the one card I have to share.  It is one that is based on this week's Sketch Challenge over at the Stars and Stamps Blog and it's also Sketch # 100!!!  WOOHOO!!  

Sketch # 100

     I named this card  - My Lucky Stars and I do feel so thankful for ALL the days I have with both of my boys and all the birthdays and holidays we'll have in the future.  This wonderful sentiment is from one of the  brand Clear Stamp Sets (Year Round Sentiments) that Hero Arts created especially for OWH and it worked out perfect for my card.

     I also Thank My Lucky Stars to all the Troops who serve and protect us each and every day!   May God Bless every one and may they all look forward to being back home with their families very soon!   I wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season!

     And one before I sign off, I also have one more special wish....

     Happy Birthday Brian - I love you !! 

Have a safe, happy and wonderful trip and be sure to give Meghan a big kiss from me on Christmas morning!  

XOXO,

Mom