The emptiness that is created by a loved one's death is forever "changing". Sometimes it seems that they are right next to you then at other times it's like they are around the corner; out of sight but near., Mommy i miss you so much in so many ways.

Memories are always with us even more so as the years go by. Missing you more now!!! This will always be a sad day for me!!!

Happy Birthday mommy! I hope your spirit hears me and knows that I miss you and wish you were still here.

As the years pass the memories of your love and greatness remains. there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you (especially when I'm around Stefani, your granddaughter). Mommy I miss you so much.

Another year another reminder that death is inevitable and that we should cherish those we love while we and they are here. It won't make losing them any less painful but it allows you to have good memories to hold onto. Mommy I thank you for the sacrifices you made for me.

Hello mom.

It's me again! Today is your birthday and you would have been 83 years old. Not sure how we would have celebrated but I know cake would have been there!

Mommy, it has been a full year since your death. We all miss you and nothing fills the void. Remembering the early days of our lives overshadows the painful memories of the last days. Rest in peace.

Mommy I miss you so much. The fact that we were apart (New Jersey /North Carolina has made your transition easier and yet much harder. I have to remind myself that you are no longer physically here. When i talk to/with Charmain, it's so easy to close my eyes and hear your voice. Although I am also living with you via Stefani's "attitudes". Love you Mommy!

Well mommy it has been four months since you left us. Last year your birthday fell on Easter. It was the last year we were able to celebrate with you. I think of you all the time. You will always be a part of my life. Rest in peace.

Mommy, you taught me to be a strong willed person like you. Someone who did not wait for people to do things for them. Someone who was not afraid to look at life for what it was and to keep going. I am thankful to God that we were able to spend more time with each other in your last days. Rest in peace mommy. You will be missed.

My mother was a very strong and passionate person. She taught me that your belief in self was the foundation for your life and the degree of that belief would determine your successes as well as your understanding of life. Mommy I will miss you and love you forever. I thank you (and Daddy) for showing me how to be a great parent.