Since it was Mommy's birthday and Yartzeit yesterday, I thought it befitting to write a post about her birthday last year, March 31, 2011. On April 11, I was lucky enough to talk with my Mom. She told me about, what she called, "One of the most amazing birthday's ever." But I'll let her tell it to you, since she wrote about it. This is how she told it:
Today was the best birthday ever.
As I walked down the hallway to my classroom, I was greeted by a sign saying, "Happy Birthday Mrs. Rubin.: The classroom was dark. Opening the light, I heard "Surprise, Happy Birthday." The girls started singing the birthday song.
I was totally surprised by everything. The room was decorated with red and white streamers, colored birthday balloons and signs all stating happy birthday. There was even a piñata that Shira made filled with candy. On my desk, there were two cakes: an ice cream cake and a round chocolate covered cake and a beautiful bouquet of three mylar balloons (one that looked like a butterfly).
The girls put on music and started to dance. They pulled me into the circle and I danced with each of them. What fun we had!
Then, I had to leave the room to play hot and cold. When I re-entered the room, the girls would say happy for hot and birthday for cold. I finally found the card and gift the girls gave me.
I told them no gift was better than the one they had just given me. The caring and love they had shown me was worth more than anything.
So Mommy, Happy Birthday to you. I am so happy that you decided to jot this down. We love and miss you. You are forever in our hearts.
I love this...
ReplyDeleteI remember that day! She was beaming! She felt so amazing! I too remembered your mom on her birthday and yarzheit! I think of her often and I talk about her still. She was a very special person in my life and I truly miss her!
ReplyDeleteDena, what a beautiful memory to share - how many teachers are celebrated that way? She must have been very special.
ReplyDelete[From Joy S....]
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this, I did actually hear my dear friend writing those words about her party, as I, and my husband, went to the cemetery a little b4 the yartzeit we proclaimed to her our friendship and how much she is missed and always spoken about all the time. May she continue to be a malitz yashar for all of us, Love, Joy
Pesach was always a nice time when mom came to fla. We shared so many laughs shopping her me and Susan we would laugh so hard when we stuffed the car from back to front window, Succos was spent a few times with us as well where we enjoyed each others company eating with us, we shared the good times and the hard times but friends we remained. Please always know you could always call for anything. Love, Joy
I remember talking to Mommy that day. She could not stop talking about how they each chipped in for a gift for her. It was truly a special day in her life. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteI was with your mom the Shabbos after the party. She had such a glow on her face when she described what her "girls" had done and she showed me the balloons that were still in the living room. She couldn't stop talking about it. We spent a wonderful Shabbos together, Friday night and again on Shabbos day. Your mom was very special to me. I think of her often, especially when I have a knitting question. I will always remember her as my knitting guru and very dear friend.
Debbie
Dear Deena,
ReplyDeleteI remember how happy she was with the birthday party The most important people in her life was her family. You (her children) and grandchildren were always on her mind. What you needed, what she could buy for you and what was going on. We lost a special friend but you lost something even more precious.
How many times there is something I want to share with her....I thank you for creating and sharing these memories with us.
Matie