Memories of Mom

Well, today, November 21 is a day in my life that has a lot of meaning. My parents were married on this date in 1936. In 1997 they celebrated their 61st anniversary and after their dinner my mother had a fatal heart attack. She has been gone for 5 years now. It seems like it was just yesterday that we buried her. I miss her. The funeral is ever on my mind. Her life and how wonderful she was is always there with me. I wish I could have spent more time with her before she died, but the miles separated us and it wasn't possible but I know she loved me unconditionally and I know she knew I loved her and thought about her all the time. I wish my kids could have known her better. She was the sunshine in my life...she always had a smile, even when she was sick or in pain. My mom had a way of making you feel better about things. I think of her and I smile. I know she is in a better place and I feel that she communicates with me on a regular basis. I am sure she is looking down from where she is and sees how we are every day. I know she is with Joshua as he is in basic, and is helping him to get through it. I know she will go with him wheverever he goes. My mom stood strong and let her children know she was proud of them no matter what direction their lives took.