Once again, its the anniversary of my Mothers passing. I have used some of the following words before, but they still ring very true today... Its really hard to believe that 5 years ago, I kissed my Mom good bye for the last time as she went off to be with our God in Heaven. This day is still a tough one for me... I knew then as I know now that it was time for her to go but, selfishly I wish she was still here with us. Its really tough when you go to pick up the phone to call only to realize a few seconds later, she wont be there to answer some silly question or to listen to some good news (or bad). My Mom fought such a courageous battle against that horrendous disease called Cancer for over 18 months, knowing from the beginning that there was no cure and that the Doctors were only buying her time... Her battle was a tough one, but she still lived each day with the best attitude!!! Through all the tests, treatments and feeling like crap...she never complained. I heard her say more than once... I am LIVING with Cancer! And that she did for almost 2 years... Mom was always worried about the rest of us and who would take care of my Dad... That was who she was, thats who she ALWAYS was... taking care of us before herself. She fought the Cancer for us, she fought to stay with us as long as she could. My Mom was the Strongest Woman I will ever know. Pull yourself up by your Bootstraps kind of Gal from Oklahoma, who married my Dad and left her whole family (which is like half the state) behind to move to California. I think a very brave thing to do at age 17... So, strong to be able live the life of a Police Officers Wife for almost 30 yrs, as he left the house for work each day, not knowing if he would return when his shift was over... She survived losing her one and only son at a very young age due to an accident. I could not imagine how that would be...but she was strong. That was Mom... I can only hope that my Mom knows that I am who I am because of who she was... I pray that someday I will leave the same kind of mark on my daughters life that my Mom left on mine. And that she will feel the same way when she thinks of me when Im gone... I love you Mom and miss you everyday...
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:34:01 +0000
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