I was so sad to hear of my fosters sister death.  Its a shame after sharing the same house & parents for 13 years, stood up for her wedding and no one even let us know.  with that being said I am truly saddened that her life ended to early.  I have no doubt  you kids miss her so.  She loved her diet coke(even as a kid) lol and also sad that your farther is gone as well.  God bless you all and your family

Memories of mom when I was a child...

Smells...

I remember waking up to the smell of cigarette smoke and make up from my moms bathroom 

The smell of coffee on Saturday morning

The smell of breakfast my dad would be making on Sunday morning

Sounds

I remember sounds of my moms curling iron in the morning

I remember hearing quiet bickering from my parents room next door at night

I remember hearing my mom telling us to clean our room

Hearing I love you from my mom everyday

And how beautiful she thought we all were

I remember hearing sounds of diet coke being poured with ice in her cup

Hearing her telling us to do our homework and brush our teeth

I remember hearing how much she loved her dogs everyday

My dads thankful prayers to God before we ate meals on Sunday

Sights

I remember seeing a light on in my moms bathroom

I remember her white nurses uniform and white shoes

I remember seeing my dad kiss my mom sometimes

I remember seeing her watch her favorite shows on one TV we had

I remember her cleaning the house everyday

I remember seeing mom and dad with the bill calendar figuring out bills

I remember seeing worry on my moms face

What I remember feeling:

My mom and dads hug and kiss every night

Being tucked in...

What I felt the most was loved ;)

By Krista Cardwell 


Mom 

My body heavy, and every movement

Like a battle to be fought.


Every breath, just a reminder

That I am here, and you are not.


Thoughts focused on you,

And our last words repeat.


Your spirit so bright,

Touching everyone you meet.


Keeping faith in all of us,

Praying you to be well.


Called Home,

With so many unspoken words to tell.


Heaven has welcomed you,

With dad by your side.


Every moment easier,

knowing in Heaven we also will reside.