My birthday today has brought back a flood of memories from 1996. We moved to Texas in July of 1995 so 1996 would be my first leap year birthday in Texas. My mother decided to visit us around my birthday. It would be the only time she flew to Texas by herself. My Dad had passed away in July 1995 so she was traveling by herself. She would make one more flight to Florida before deciding to forego any more trips. Troy decided to get me a black schnauzer for my birthday, she was a beauty, first schnauzer for me. He named her Scooter because she was always scooting my shoes around. He also got me a cross necklace and ring with my birthstone. My Mother brought me a porcelain doll. A lot has happened in those 28 years since that birthday. A lot of sadness yet good too. Troy would be amazed at all that has happened. Of all those people who helped me celebrate that birthday, only one remains, our daughter. Thank you Ashley for being a constant in my life, love you.
Jane is a Widow 