Mom’s 94th Christmas and Counting

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Tom Laughon

Birthday Girl

“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.”– Alexander Smith

Mom’s 94th Christmas and Counting:

Counting the Christmas Day mom was born on.

Counting the number of Santa’s knees mom must have sat on.

Counting the number of Santa’s knees she took my sister and me to sit on.

Counting the number of Santa’s knees she took my two daughters to sit on.

Counting the gifts of loving, caring, sharing and giving she has brought to our family and to so many others that there are just too many to count.

Counting the memories and the smiles she magically creates for us all.

For a meaningful, wonderful, joyful Christmas, you can always count on my mom.

My mom, Helen Douglas Martin Laughon, was born on Christmas Day, 1919. I believe the old Timex watch slogan was really made for her … she “takes a licking and keeps on ticking”.

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About Tom Laughon

Tom Laughon (Pronounced Lawn) is President of Catch Your Limit, an organization whose sole purpose is to guide and grow leaders. His journey from lead singer in a rock-n-roll band, to a successful career in marketing & advertising to consultant, strategist, keynote speaker, facilitator, professor and writer is a fascinating one. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Tom and his team guide organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to national associations, to "catch their limit" in areas such as leadership development, creativity, innovation, teaming and transformational change. His commitment to "practice what he preaches" has made Catch Your Limit a petri dish for round-the-clock discovery and learning. The firm's brand reflects Tom's personal brand: Fun, Inspirational, Strategic & Hot!

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  1. Chris Bryan's avatar Chris Bryan | December 25, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I miss Nel and Helen everyday. Nel was the dearest friend. My memories are so many. Their love made me a better person. Happy Birthday Helen. I love you.

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  2. Dick Thompson's avatar Dick Thompson | December 26, 2013 at 12:40 am

    Happy 94th Birthday to Helen, a great lady! We are all so blessed to have ever spent any time with her at all. So Tom, you are the most blessed of us all in that department. I certainly do admire you for all you are doing to take care of her and doing all you can to keep her brain working and her personality sparkling. May God bless you continuously!

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