Mildred Armstrong

Her name is Mildred B. Armstrong and she lives in Greenwood, Ind. She first came into my life when I met my husband-to-be, Stan, in 1977. Mildred has been my dear mother-in-law and someone I have considered my 'other mother' for 31 years now.

When I read or hear stories about other women's mother-in-Iaws, I realize just how fortunate I am to have the one that came with my husband; sort of a package deal.

They say you can tell how a man will treat you by how they treat their mother. I knew from everything Stan told me about her in the beginning, that he truly loved and cherished her. I could not wait to meet her, yet I was also somewhat nervous of what she would think of me or if I was even good enough for her only son.

If I had any fears that day about meeting her, they were quickly doused. She turned out to be everything Stan had 'bragged' about, and more. I found her to be warm, gentle, kind, generous, loving, a good listener, and sweet. And, if all that wasn't enough she also was the best cook and baker that ever walked the face of this earth! I hit the jack pot--literally!

Mother, I just want to say that I thank the Lord every single day for your presence in my life.

You have treated me like your own daughter from day one. I thank you for that and I just want everyone reading this to know how truly special you are to me and always will be. God bless you!

Happy Mother's Day!

Submitted by Rita, Stan and Laddie Chaplin of Waukegan