Hugs Teri. You are always with us as a sister.
On another note: This year I believe mom would have been very happy that her grandson, Michael, is getting confirmed on May 19th. Therefore, I will be leaving my usual seclusion at home (as I never want to be around anyone on the day of mom's death). I usually paint that day! Mothers Day, Her Birthday and Christmas are also hard. This year, as its my dearest Michael's Confirmation, I am attending and believe mom would be very pleased. Its a very special day. For those that didn't realize it, mom was very religious although she never preached about it and had a lot of fun at times as well as a lot of tears. Mom was a very complex woman with a heart bigger than most people. She was supportive always and asked for very little. I remember when she took her winter coat off one day when we were downtown as a teenager and she gave it to a lady who had nothing on the street. She hugged her and quietly left. She never bragged about her kindness. In Barbadoes when she stayed there, she was at the hospital, cuddling and taking care of sick children as a volunteer. That was the side of mom most never knew about. She also had the voice of an angel when she sang. I will always love my mother and miss her smile but know she is always in my heart and that can never be gone. Lisa