Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Happy Birthday, my hero

I know...... cheesy title but very much the truth. Even before the current trials she's facing I've always loved and looked up to Abby. Her and Naki's parenting is something that could be written in books to help others. They dont make idle threats (which I'm infamous for), they are patient and always loving with their children. She definitely leads by example and I learn so much from her. She is also very humble so Im sure she'll disagree with mostly everything I write but my heart knows the truth. I remember when I first met her, Jr. and I had been dating for just a couple of weeks. She made me feel so welcome and peaceful. She asked about my life and made me feel like she really wanted to get to know me, even though I'm sure she wasn't sure Jr. and I would turn into more then just friends. Right after I had Leka I had a bad spout with depression and she is the first person I went to. She has always been a great listener and friend.

There are so many more things I could rattle off. She is amazing. With Abby she really is who she says she is. She is real to the core. That is huge with me because I always struggle with feelings of wanting to be different then who I am or fitting in where ever I go. With all the hardships that she is facing with losing her Naki she has been the source of strength for Jr. and I at this hard time. Can you believe that? In this dark time she is constantly lifting others especially the Maile family. Her testimony of Christ strengthens mines by leaps and bounds. Abby I love you so much. Thank you for all that you do for our family. I really dont know what path we'd be on right now, if it weren't for you. I wish for you a Happy Birthday today, you deserve that more then anyone.



5 comments:

  1. that was soo sweet :) she is really an amazing woman, and I don't even know her. but her blog has helped me so much to appreciate the loved ones in my life. Such a sweet post!! Happy b'day Abby! :)

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  2. Mona you are such a boob...I'm over here bawling. I would say that I don't know where I'd be at this dark time in my life if it weren't for YOU guys. What a lucky girl I am to have such a beautiful sister. By the way, you can TOTALLY come over and watch Biggest Loser from this week...we didn't delete it. :)

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  3. pretty sweet Mona! I love getting to know her through you and a little through her blog! Abby is pretty amazing!

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  4. I must say Happy Birthday to Abby too! Let's go get a pedicure for our birthday's / in celebration of spring! or what ever we need to come up with.

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  5. I also do not know Abby personally but my husband Mudu grew up with Naki and Junior in FLA and since Naki's passing I have followed her blog. She is so very inspiring to me and I would love to wish her a Happy Birthday. :)

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