Happy birthday Momma, loved you then, love you now, will love you forever.

10 years ... seems impossible that you've been gone 10 years today. Maybe it's because you're never really gone. Maybe it's because you're in my heart every moment ... I still hear your voice, your cool hand when my head burns, your soft touch when I'm in pain. I hear you cheering me on and calming me down. You are the better part of my judgment and the best part of my past. 

You are more than just with me, I am a reflection of you, the shadow of your smile, an imperfect echo of your joy, the culmination of your life. For that I'll be forever grateful. Love you now and always.

thinking of you so much lately and wondering if Frank is with you and Dan and Daddy. Love you and hope that one day I can see your beautiful smile again.

Five years since I last heard you laugh or felt the warmth of your hugs. 1,825 days with a hole in my heart and a void in my life so large I sometimes get lost inside of it. Some days I can think of you and smile. Sometimes I can even laugh at some of the amazing memories we share. Other times I can't let myself think of you for longer than a moment because the pain buries me. I don't know where you went - I don't even know if you went anywhere in particular or if you just went away - but I know that I wish more than anything in the universe that I could visit you for just a moment. Just one more moment. I love you Mom and I try so hard to be the daughter you raised but it's damn near impossible sometimes. Without you the world seems so much colder. But each time I get down I remind myself whose daughter I am and I hold my head high, put one foot in front of the other, and keep on going. Until we meet again, my love always.

Such a fulfilled life. I wish we had known each other. I would have liked to have you as a friend. But Sushi? Your daughter is much like you. I value her friendship.

Happy Birthday Momma ... I miss you so much. My love for you never waivers, my longing for you never fails. Today and every day you are cherished and loved beyond measure.

Thinking about mom a lot this weekend. It's hard knowing she's not there to call tomorrow. I love and miss her very much.

I posted a picture of my Mom on facebook, at the Beach Club in California she loved so much and here's the tribute she received:

"Your mom was the life of the party!! I always think of her when I have a cadillac marg!! xoxox Jen Prince"

"My sincerest sympathies on your moms passing. I knew her as a wonderful, straight forward and truly kind person. I can remember her smile as we had good times and drinks at "the bar." I am sending her my "thanks" right now." - Bryan P.

Wonderful tribute. I hope my children think of me with such glowing terms. Your Mom raised a lovely daughter.
Newest friend in Berkeley Springs, Pat Steers

My mom had a zest for life that she luckily shared with me. I'll always remember her and forever miss her. Everyday I spend enjoying the company of my family and friends, I make tribute, my joy of living with her memory. I love my mom and miss her very much.