Mother,

It's the 3rd year of your passing, but my mind still talks to you and my heart still looks for you to be here.

I miss you so, so much Mommy.

Been thinking so much about you lately, how supportive, encouraging, and extra with the honesty you always were. I put a family picture with you in a display at my studio yesterday and it made,me think of you in the kitchen in Stoughton, dancing, eating, taking to me and Joseph, and laughing all at the same time. Dynamic and powerful as always. I miss you everyday, and I'm so very blessed to have had an Aunt Olga. Love you always.

Today marks your 83rd birthday! As always, we will celebrate you and share great memories. It's wonderful to know that we have so many. I still watch  your videos and either have the best laugh or a good cry. This year, your faithful cat Weezza and now by your side. We miss you both so very much. Continue to watch over and protect us. I love you very much!

Hey Ma,

I added a lititle animation to your picture, because it reminds me of how you blew kisses to Laurren-Ashley.

Hi my Mama, Hi Nans,

Yesterday was your 82nd birthday and this year to mark the occasion,  we bought balloons and wrote messages on each balloon to you. We also included the names of all your children, grandchildren, brothers & sisters, nephews & nieces, cousins, extended family members and your friends & colleagues, who miss you as we do. (Still here on this side of town) Lol

We released them outside in the backyard last night. As we looked up to watch your balloons rise to the heavens, we noticed there was also a full moon last night and (we could hear you remarking about full moons and how it affects human beings) as you used to say, "you better be careful, because all the crazy folks is out tonight." (lol)

Oh, how I wish I could hear you call me from your bedroom and make me stop whatever I was doing, to come and see what you wanted and hear you say, "I don't want anything, I just wanted to know what you were doing." 

Thank you Lord for blessing us with the dearest, most beautiful and precious Mother.

Happy heavenly 82nd birthday Nana! All throughout the day we shared our great memories of you in celebration of this special day! This evening we're writing messages on balloons and sending them your way. I love and miss you very much. Continue to be my guiding light and guardian angel. Until we meet again....xoxo xoxo This is how I envision you enjoying all your sweets today! ...lol

Easter marked your one year anniversary of your passing. It has been such a difficult journey without you. I speak to you everyday, in hopes of keeping our normal daily tradition. I still go into your room to use your mirror, so you can see the fashion choice of the day...lol. I watch videos of you and it makes my hardest days a little more bearable or when I just need a bit of inspiration. My new office even is decorated with you in mind. I found this memory quote today and it was everything I was looking for and more. Happy Easter Nana! As you and mom said nightly, see you on the other side. Love you to the moon and back...hugs and kisses.

Your granddaughter,

Snuba aka Laurren-Ashley