Happy Birthday to My Mommy

Today, I'm grateful for lots of things. VERY grateful in particular for my mommy. Last week on the year anniversary of my sister's passing we found out that my mom had a pretty bad blockage in her heart. Today she went in for an angiogram to find where the blockage was and how severe it was. Depending on the results they were either going to put stents in or do open heart surgery, pretty much on the spot. Today is my mom's 74th birthday too! We've been praying so hard, we've had friends and family praying... it's been a bit scary. She's been in and out already, luckily no open heart surgery is required and they already put the stents in. So not only am I grateful for people praying for us/her, for answers to prayers, for my mom... but I'm also grateful for the Immunologist she goes to that heard her coughing (a symptom of heart problems) and advised her to have her heart checked. She's had this cough for YEARS. And because of whatever prompted him to listen more carefully and tell her to check that and the fact she even coughed- she has been able to take care of a life threatening problem.
She's recovering like a champ. And thank goodness for technology because I've felt so helpless being so far away, and I was able to see her via Skype on my brother Greg's laptop. I was able to tell her I loved her and happy birthday. She looks great and should be going home tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who knew and prayed. Thank you to my loving Ryan who has been my rock and shoulder to cry on and support. And who has been also so concerned about her. I am one lucky chick!!!
I love my mom very much. I love both of my parents, and the love and support they give each of their children and grandchildren. They are amazing people and I'm so lucky to be their daughter.