Mom’s Day

Retirement… for some it means the bliss of doing nothing, waking up late on the weekdays without the stress of going to work. For others it means having the freedom to do the things they love and have been putting off for many, many years. For our mom, it means having more time to spend with our Dad, their grandchildren and their kids. Mom has been a nurse for over 40 years, a lifetime of helping and serving others. She has given her profession all that she could offer. She has made a family of the nurses who worked beside her. Many of her patients, once strangers, have become friends.

On her retirement, we wish her well as she and my dad plan for new life adventures together. You’ve worked so hard these past 40+ years mom and now, it’s your time to enjoy.

Mom loves pictures. She’s cherished them all her life, filling album after album of every single family trip, wedding, anniversary, birth, graduation…well, you get the picture. So, to commemorate this new chapter in Mom’s life, our family decided to throw her a retirement party attended by close friends and family. And, as a surprise, I set up a photo booth to capture some candid moments. To add a more personal note, I grabbed a marker board sample from work and gave everyone a chance to write her their wishes, blessings, and greetings.

We hope you enjoy this collection of photographs, Mom. Enjoy your retirement! We love you!

Feel free to leave mom a message here if you wish. I’m sure she’ll appreciate all the warm thoughts we can share even across the miles.

Go to the proof galleries for more scenes from the photo booth.