October Pondering

I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately... well specifically in the past week. October 1st was the anniversary of the date when I asked Jesus into my heart and it is always a really special day to me because it is also my Mother's birthday.
October has always been a special month to me because of the birthdays that are celebrated. I have always felt very special because 2 of the most influential women in my life and I have the same birthday week. My mother's birthday is the 1st. My mom is an amazing woman who I love so much. The love that I have for my Mother is one that has grown sweeter with time and as I have gotten older she and I have developed more of a friendship. She has provided me such wise counsel and been such an amazing source of strength and though not always verbally I know she is a big cheerleader in my life and is proud of me.
My paternal grandmother was born on the 3rd of October. She died my senior year of high school. Though I am one of 27 grandchildren I always felt a special bond with her. She was always so sweet and caring and would make sure she had some cookies to feed you. She grew up during the Great Depression and it always amazed me to hear her stories of growing up and also to see how resourceful she was. Time has definitely eased the pain of losing her, but there is something about this week that usually causes me to miss her like crazy. I always remember sharing birthday times with her.