Who is this special soul? My favorite caregiver- my Mom, and everyone's favorite Mutz.
From day one she has told every doctor we've met that Dad is going to beat the odds- and he has. She has never crumbled or given up. She has never said she can't, but instead she continues to prove that she always can.
She had learned to do the yard work and work the pool equipment, pay the bills and manage Dad's appointments- she literally does it all.
There are moments when I'm not sure how she does it. Moments where anyone else would have given up and quit, but instead she continues with great strength, a big smile, and strong faith leading the way.
This weekend we celebrated 60 years for Mutz. 60 years where she's celebrated great moments of joy, but also profound sorrow. She's learned in these 60 years how to be a great wife, mother, sister and friend. She's also learned in these 60 years how to be a great caregiver.
She is probably going to read this post and call to tell me that she doesn't deserve this much credit, that she hasn't been all those things I wrote above (and more). And then I'll just laugh and tell her that if anything my words didn't accurately share the strength, faith, and love that she continues to provide to those around, especially to Dad.
(Look Mutz, I saved you a phone call right there!)
I wrote in her card for her birthday a quote that I think is so very accurate of her strength and determination:
"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing to do. But to hold it together while everything seems to be falling apart, that is real strength."
And real strength is just one amazing quality she holds.
Wishing Mutz a very happy 60th birthday and prayers for many more birthday celebrations!
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