Since today (May 20th ,2003) is the day that my Mama,
would have been 93 years old, I wanted to just say
something about her. She was a wonderful and loving
Mama. I will talk straight from my heart about
her. Little did I know that I would miss my Mama as
much as I do. I do think that for the most of us, we
think that we will always have our Mama. and they will be
here forever, I know I did.
In 1962, Mama and I went to Beauty School
together. I was young, and Mama was in her 50's. It was
a lot harder for her than for me. But she was not one to
give up easy. So she continued and finally, we
graduated. We got our license together in 1963. We then
bought a little beauty shop, and began our new business as
partners. In 1964 we bought a brand new shop. It was so
nice, and we were so proud.
Many times Mama and her Sister, and I would go to
Hollywood, to see many of our favorite TV shows. Oh,
how Mama looked forward to those times. And she would do
this with us, several times each year. She would get so
excited about the trips. Mama just knew in her heart that
one of us, would get on a show and win some big nice
things. And I did a couple times and she was so
happy.
She could walk the streets of Hollywood, and out
walk me and her younger Sister anytime. lol Another thing
that Mama loved was to watch, (ALL) of the Elvis movies on
TV. Daddy didn't think that we should watch them. But I
liked to see them a lot too. So when you have your wife and
daughter, both wanting too, well !! Mama & I Won.
Daddy would sit and read the paper, and peek over to
see what was going on. lol
But the one thing that I can remember, and will
always keep in my mind. Is how much Mama loved
"Jesus". She loved Him with all of her heart. She
wanted all of her loved ones to do the same! She talked
about Jesus so much and, Mama loved to go to Sunday
School and Church every Sunday. To me that is a real
Mama! So today I wish Mama a very "Happy Birthday", as
she is in Heaven now. She went to Heaven on Feb 3,
2001.
I give you the only gift other than what you have
today. That is your very favorite color, RED! and your
favorite beautiful red roses. And singing this song that
you loved, so much. When my Trio began singing this
song, as we would come out on stage. Only this time it
is Elvis singing for you Mama. I Love You Mama!
I was so fortunate to have my Mama for almost 91years.
And I do miss her so much. But to be with her Husband
of 68 years. two children, her own Mama and, all her
loved ones that had gone on before. But most of all to be
with Jesus. Mama is having the time of her Life! ~~
Love Carolyn~~
