Today on your 82nd birthday, I will always remember you sitting in your favorite spot, never saying much, but like a rock, always there. The heartfelt musings we sometimes had throughout the day, these are the cherished memories that I will never give away.
There were both quiet times and celebrations that you would navigate with grace, and I will remember the knowing smile you often had upon your face, and though I will be forever saddened I will always know, that you are in heaven watching us wherever we might go.
You lived life with compassion, with quiet strength, and a gracious heart, leaving us with priceless reflections, now that we must be apart. But now you gaze down on us and we can see you through the tears, and know we have a wonderful caring Angel to look after us through the years.
We miss you every day, a good person and a friend. We will miss you ever day we live from now until the end. Though you are not with us, we know you can hear us still, we loved you with all our heart, and we always will.
Happy Birthday Mom, I love you!