6 years

6 years ago today I lost my best friend, my role model, my mom!  I can't believe it's been 6 years!  So much has happened, so many milestones reached that I would give ANYTHING to have had my mom be there to take part in it!  You would think after 6 years it wouldn't hurt this bad but my heart aches just thinking about what she has missed!  It kills me that my husband never got to know this amazing woman, my mom!  What's crazy though, is when we talk about her, I can see just how much he loves her but hasn't yet met her! 

I don't know why my family was given this trial to have lost my mom at such a young age and I know we are stronger because of it but it certainly doesn't make it easier! 

I am so grateful to have had such an amazing mother who was an outstanding example.  Because of her, I am the wife I am today, the patient mother I thought I could never be and the successful woman that I am.  She picked me up all those times I had fallen, brushed me off and gave me that loving push which is why I am where I am today!

 My sweet mom was so involved in each of her 7 kids' life. (that's difficult to do with so many kids but she did it and she did it effortlessly)  She had a unique relationship with each one of us.  I feel so blessed to have had her for 21 years!  I wish my 3 youngest siblings had had more time with her! 

So funny!  I just loved watching my parents!  They laughed more often than not!  Their humor was contagious.  It kept us kids giggling!  I mean look at these two - this picture is priceless! 

 My gorgeous mom and me way back in the day!   All I can say is I feel very blessed and honored to be her daughter!  I love her so much and miss her more than words can describe!  I can't wait for the day that I can hug her, giggle with her and fill her in on all that's happened since we last talked!

I sure love you mom!