Unfortunately, we didn't get to spend much time together, living 3 hours apart. We would talk on the phone to say hello so quickly. Never had I thought my last visit November 2016, would have been truly our last time together. As scared as I was you asked me to take your things, giving me rings off your fingers. And I thought is she crazy?! Somehow you knew you wouldn't tell me, but you knew. That's how unselfish you were- to spare my feelings. To not have me worry, you left this earth alone and for that I'm sorry. You always sacrificed for others. You are a wonderful, strong woman. I hope I too, as your daughter can be that strong someday. I love you and thank God for the time we did have together.

As her only daughter she had always called me her love child.  Conceived with her first true love. I was born in 1973 and immediately given up for adoption. She unselfishly did so knowing she could not care for a child at such a young age. Being reunited with her more than 20 years ago, when we met, she had begged for my forgiveness.  There was nothing to forgive. She allowed me to have the best life possible. I hope in her passing she knew this and I always loved her. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers. While in heaven please look upon me and the family and bless us with your presence. I love you Mom. Til we meet again.