You mother is constantly learning things, even at age 64 when this letter was written. Photography is one of my absolute favorite hobbies. Sewing is another hobby I pursue when I am in the mood. I have written many books of poetry. I sing in my church’s choir and I am a lead soloist. I have had medical challenges in my life
• Breast Cancer Scares to • Double foot surgery to • Two C-Sections to • Neck Surgery to • Pituitary Brain Tumor Removal Surgery to • Double Knee replacements to • Pacemaker
but God has seen me through it all. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” All of my adult life, I have silently celebrated your birthday, April 27. Son, before I am ushered away from this life by angels to paradise, I pray that I will see you face to face. Touching your face and giving you kisses on your forehead has always been my wish. Simply being able to talk to you. Never will I want to be released from your embrace. I will just keep on praying for us and for that day.
Love, Your Birth Mom—Victoria Huggins Peurifoy
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