10-10 Tribute

10 is a pretty sweet number. God designed us to have 10 toes at our base, we consequently designed our number system to have 10 as its base, and now countless things in everyday life revolve around the divine number 10.

For bowlers, knocking down all 10 pins is represented by the Roman numeral X on the scorecard. For pirates, this same symbol for 10 marks the spot of hidden treasure. For computers, the number 10 is coded 1010, as if to doubly emphasize its significance.

Perhaps to doubly emphasize my treasured mother's significance, God sent her to this earth on October 10th.

Like the I-10 that spans from coast to coast, Mom's awesome potential has taken her so far in life and can only end in a beachy paradise. Like a *neon advertisement in a down-town cafe window, Mom's noble example of hard work, dilligence, patience, and kindness glows on faithfully, despite being so easily taken for granted and ignored. Although olympic athletes may never score a flawless performance, I can say without hesitation that my mom deserves a perfect 10.

Mom, I wish you a clean kitchen, obedient children and a pumpkin pie on this 10 10. I hope all is Grrreat like Frosted Flakes® as you begin this prime year of your life - 47. Thanks for all you do and keep on keepin' on!

Happy Birthday!

*it's a stretch to keep with the theme, but neon's atomic number is 10...