Dear Mom

March 21 would have been your 80th birthday. I wish with all my heart that you could be here with us to celebrate it. I thought by now the sadness of your leaving would have diminished. I don't think it ever will. You were too much a part of our life to have a few years wipe away the memories of being with you. And since we can't forget we'd like to wish you a Happy Birthday. You were a very special lady and a great mother. The one thing you really liked on your birthday was cards so here's a few:

For you Mom - here are some of our thoughts:

Here's to your 80th. Happy Birthday Mom! There have been some funny things that have happened and some sad things in my life and my kids and the first thing I want to do is phone you to tell you. Then I remember. So I tell you in my mind. It's not as good as hearing your voice but I know you listen. I'm still so sad that you're gone but I know that is not what you would want. You'd want us to remember the good times. Good times like getting together for your birthday and going out to Sizzler. Lots of laughs but mainly being together. Good times like Easter. Easter will always be that memory of the video's with George in the same sweater he wore in all the rest of the video's Dad took. Easter is waking up to 5 baskets of candy and eggs hidden in the house. I wonder if the people who bought the house ever found those missing eggs. Easter is going to your house or getting together for a picnic at Lafayette Park. So Mom, on your birthday I'll remember the good times, the together times, the love, the hugs, and your great laugh.

I love you Mom. Happy Birthday. Carolyn

July 6, 2010

I've been updating my website and your pages and can't believe it's been over 6 years since you left. It doesn't seem that long. I think it's true that you carry the spirit of the person you love with you and it eases the pain of your loss. By keeping your memory close to my heart I feel you've been there with me during the good times and the bad and maybe that's why it doesn't seem possible you haven't been here for all that time. I love you and miss you.