I miss you so much, Mom.
I remember... My Mom's love for God and Family - in that order - above all else.
I remember... Her love for music and her musical talent. ... She often told us, "You can't be angry when you are singing." How true. She would encouraged us to sing or whistle. Then she would join in. ... she would even whistle "in harmony" with my brother and me - and it would create an "overtone" which always made us laugh out loud.
I remember her hugs. They were always so warm and comforting. Every time she had the opportunity... she told us how much she cared. To this day, I can hear her saying "I love you, Lou". Because of her... I believe that is the best thing any parent can do for their children.
She had a way of giving everything she could to others - always putting other people ahead of herself. She believed her purpose in life was to help others. She was a caregiver to her mother.. and when her mother passed away... she continued her selflessness by taking in three little elderly ladies... and she provided 24 hour care to them in her home - until she could no longer physically manage it.
There are so many other wonderful things about my mother that I remember. I wish life had been kinder to her. She deserved so much. I wish I could tell her now, how much I love her - She passed away 4 years ago... today...
I miss you - my sweet Mom.... so very much.