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Happy birthday!
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller * My grandmother, Rich’s mother, has a birthday today…  The last year has been incredibly hard on Grandma. Stage 4 cancer has taken a tremendous toll on her physically, but even now, she still worries more about everyone else than herself. * Lately when I visit, I’ve found myself spending some time in Grandma’s craft room looking through old pieces of artwork left behind by my siblings, cousins and myself over the years, revisiting those memories and thinking about all the time we spent crafting together when I was younger. Every little drawing, unfinished project and pile of supplies brings me back to another moment in time…  * My grandma has always been the person our family could lean on. She raised five boys and managed to do it with patience, intelligence, and love. These days, what still makes her happiest is being around her children and grandchildren. Happy birthday, Grandma! We all love you so much, and we’re grateful for every memory, every lesson and every moment we’ve had with you. Here’s to more birthdays to come…  [From Rich: There were times last fall when we didn’t know if my mom would make it to her birthday. But she is the toughest person I know. She has set her mind on continuing with life. She even passed her driving test a few days ago. I’ve always looked up to my mom, but I’ve been just blown away by her determination, grit and humor the past year or so. Happy birthday, Mom! We all love you.]
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- Gruntled University Employee - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 1:32 pm:
Mama Miller,
Congratulations on another successful trip around the sun. May you have many more.
GUE
- BE - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 1:48 pm:
Happy birthday(many banned punctuations)
- JoanP - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:13 pm:
Happy birthday, Mrs. Miller. I hope it’s wonderful.
- Earnest - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:13 pm:
Happy Birthday Mrs. M. These are the good old days in terms of available cancer treatments, and I am very grateful for that as well. Quick question - what side of the family does Rich get his “Bite Me” from?
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:19 pm:
Earnest, that would most definitely be my dad. Lol
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:23 pm:
Mrs. M,
Happy birthday to you. As a two-time cancer survivor myself, I know how draining treatments can be. But I’m still here, a living testimony that they work. I appreciate your grit.
(Rich won’t let us use exclamation points.)
All the best to you on raising a fine family and being a great example to them all.
- Wonderful World - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:31 pm:
Enjoy every moment of your birthday. You share remarkable family members with us, and we thank you.
- Motambe - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:37 pm:
Happy birthday, Mrs. Miller. Love the shirt!
- Baltimoron - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 2:38 pm:
Thank you for sharing her story. We all can use some inspiration anytime! Happy Birthday and what a blessed Mother’s Day ahead this weekend.
- Annonin' - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 3:12 pm:
Special person who has overcome being your mom Hope she has a great day
- James of Little Italy - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 3:17 pm:
Happy Birthday and best wishes from Chicago.
- Rich’s Mom - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 3:36 pm:
Thank you Isabel for the kind post. My husband, 5boys, grandkids and great grandkids have made my world a joyous place.
- don the legend - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 3:43 pm:
Happy Birthday to one Miller whom Rich is happy to say IS a relative.
- Sr. Mary Shaw,asc D. Min - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 3:47 pm:
Happy birthday to you! keep up the great spirit
- Mel B - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 3:49 pm:
Happy Birthday, Rich’s Mom! Wishing you many more.
- Murph - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 4:06 pm:
Not many things as special as the awe a son feels for the tenacity with which his mother faces aging and all that comes with it.
- Shytown - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 4:07 pm:
Happiest of birthdays to Mrs. Miller!
- Cosgrove - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 4:12 pm:
Wonderful!
- Ryan Spain - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 4:50 pm:
Happy Birthday Barbara! Keep fighting hard!
- Dotnonymous x - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 5:18 pm:
Happy birthday, Mrs. Miller.
“Being a king, emperor, or president is mighty small potatoes compared to being a mother.” - Billy Sunday
- SF - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 5:23 pm:
Happy birthday! Love the Saluki gear!
- Anyone Remember - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 6:24 pm:
Happy Birthday!
- FormerParatrooper - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 6:27 pm:
Happy Birthday to a grand woman. May you enjoy more birthdays.
- Excitable Boy - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 6:27 pm:
Happy birthday Mrs. Miller and best wishes on your continued fight.
- Leslie K - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 6:34 pm:
Beautiful post, Isabel. And very happy birthday, Mrs. Miller! So glad to see you enjoying with family, who clearly (and rightfully) adore you. Wishing all the best for the coming year.
- The Professor - Wednesday, May 6, 26 @ 6:41 pm:
At the end of the day the story made my day. Good luck and many more birthdays.
- Rich’s Mom - Thursday, May 7, 26 @ 11:37 am:
All of your kind wishes made my birthday special. Thank you so much.