Mom,
I can't believe it has already been a year since you left us, I know that you would have stayed forever if you could, I know that you were ready to go and you were in pain, and you are the strongest woman I have ever known and I am not saying that just because you are my mother but because it's true. You taught your daughters and granddaughter's the meaning of strength, if anyone ever questioned whether a woman could do both a
mother's and a father's job you proved that you could, even when you had nothing you managed to give Michele and i everything, and when your granddaughter's came along you taught them as well and you are a significant part of why they turned out so awesome, you were so proud of them and they knew it, they loved you like no other and you loved them like no other, and you accepted Jose and treated him as the son you never had. You meant the world to me, no you were my world, and the world does feel a little empty now that you are gone and I will miss you and think of you everyday of my life, but I know you were ready and I wouldn't take back anything that has happened because I know how much you were suffering. But when I think of you now we like to think of the good times, the goofy things you did like always grabbing the girl's butts and saying DIT, then when you got your cane you starting using that to continue doing it, even though I have lost of part me when you left, I know you would want us to go on and show you how awesome of a job you did raising us, by watching me raise my daughter's and Michele being strong. Mom you truly were one of a kind and I couldn't imagine anyone else being so strong, so hard working and so accepting of me having Raquel at 18, but I know that my girl's were your everything and I know no one else could be a better grandmother than you. I know no one could be the mother that you were. I never left your side when I was younger and never wanted to, you even took care of kids that weren't yours but you treated them like they were, you cared for Helen (Niki) and especially little Ronnie he is more of a brother figure than a cousin. You would help anyone you could. You were such a huge influence and a big part of everyone's lives that no one could say anything but the best about you. Just know that everyday we think of you and will always remember the good times and the funny and crazy times you showed us. You taught all of us how to be strong independent woman and fro that and everything you have accomplished in your life, you will forever be in our hearts and in our minds.
I LOVE YOU MOM AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY! I hope you enjoying bingo with grandma and I am sure grandma and pop pop are are keeping you busy. Until I see you again, just know you are the most important woman in this world!