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Happy 85th birthday (one day late) to my Mammaw, who is the most beautiful person on the earth. I hope I grow up to be half the woman you are. I love you for your strength, your wisdom, the way you laugh, and for unplugging appliances during thunderstorms. I love the way you pronounce Hawaii (Huh-why-yuh) and Hello (Mellow). I love your sense of humor and your generousity.I love you.












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Organic Meatbag said…
Hooray for Mammaw! She sounds like an ass-kicker!
October 23, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Tina Lynn said…
Awww...Happy Birthday, Mammaw!
October 23, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Will said…
This is awesome. Grandmothers(Mammaw in your case, Granny in my case) make the world a wonderful place. As I've gotten older I've discovered I have become very much like my Granny, and I couldn't be prouder of that.
October 23, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Roni Loren said…
What a nice tribute. Makes me miss my grandmother.
October 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Amy said…
How adorable!! Happy (late) birthday to her :)
October 24, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Jm Diaz said…
I commend and salute you both... congratulations. Grand parents a treasure that sometimes leaves us too soon. Enjoy them.
October 25, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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