March 28 marks a very special day for me on the annual calendar. On this date 58 years ago, Hazel A. Smith 
was born to a coal mining family in West Virginia. She became the 14th (the baby girl) of 15 children that would be born to William and Sallie Smith.
About 18 years after her birth, Hazel decided to attend West Virginia State College (now known as a university). While attending college, she met a charismatic man named S. Benjamin Patterson. On March 28, 1970, they decided to exchange vows.
After spending some quality time together as husband and wife, January 13, 1972 crosses the calendar. About 11:17am on that day, David Anthony Patterson was born.
By now, you should know that Hazel (Smith) Patterson is my mother.
TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY!
About two years ago, my mother shared something with me that has had a profound impact on my life.
‘David...I don't care how many houses you sell or how much money you make....Just be a decent person!'
Momma....I'll do my best! It isn't easy. But, you didn't raise a quitter! Hopefully, you are as proud of me as I of you!
I love ya momma! Happy Birthday!
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David - Happy Birthday to your mom, I agree with your mom's statement, she seems like a wise woman. Have a great day.
David. The tribute to your Mother was heart warming. I still wish I still had my Mother. Cherish her every day. It is still hard to know that I can't just pick up the phone and call her. Remember, we only have one Mother. Thanks for the post, Royal..
Happy birthday to your mother Hazel, and god bless all the mothers out there who do what they do for us!
Happy Birthday to your mom... her attitude is inspiring to all of us...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, MOM!!!!
That's great advice from Momma! Happy happy birthday to a beautiful lady.
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Hazel..... (It's a good thing you can't hear me singin'!)
Beautifully said David.
A Happy Happy Birthday to Hazel! You must be a wonderful mother to have raised such a thoughtful son. I wish you all the best. My father's family were coal miners named Smith from western Pennsylvania. From one Smith with coal dust in the past to another enjoy your day.
Congratulations Paddy <Smith> Pizappi
David ~ Thanks so much for sharing your mother with us. Wishing Mrs. Patterson a wonderful birthday and many more!
Happy Birthday momma Patterson! David, you are such a sweet son to recognize your mom on her special day. I hope this day is a blessed day for your entire family.
Best Wishes,
Charity Lane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAZEL!!
I hope you are having a great day!!
I'm late, but HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DAVID'S MOM! May God bless and enrich your life this birthday and MANY MANY MORE!!!
David, what a great ThemThem to mom, and Happy Birthday to her. I'd have to say she did a wonderful job and raising such a fine man as yourself.
Thanks for sharing,
Duane
David, a wonderful tribute to a very beautiful woman...congratulations to you and to her...great job
Happy belated birthday, David Patterson's Momma!! You raised a very nice son...that must mean you're a very nice lady.
I hope you enjoy 57 more wonderful years!!
Wow David - That is beautiful! - Happy Birthday to your Mom!
David, I think you have done your mother proud!
Congratulations to both of you! Happy Birthday!!
What would we do without moms? They are the best!!
Happy Birthday Hazel, you have a wonderful son!!!!!! You appreciate your mom, as I appreciate mine......My mom is my best friend!!!!!!
Hazel, you sound like you have a wonderful son that is most respectful of you. Glad you stopped by and commented. Hope your birthday was a good one. I'm assuming because David is so respectful of you, that you most likely received a birthday gift of a trip to Hawaii from him?
Late Happy Birthday to Mrs Patterson! What a beautiful family you have.
David,
Another belated "Happy Birthday" to your Mother. She sounds like a wonderful woman. You are blessed to have her as your Mother, I can tell you know that by the sound of your words.
David, I am sorry I missed this. Happy belated -Day to mama Patterson. Good women make the world go round.