My Mom

Yesterday my mom would have celebrated her 65th birthday.  And this Friday it will be 12 years since her passing.  She has missed so much from not being here.......my high school graduation, both my brother and I's college graduations, my wedding, my babies, my brother's career........it truly SUCKS! 

When someone close to you passes people always say, "It gets easier with time."  THEY ARE LYING!  I was 18 when my mom passed and it didn't even hit me until a year or two later, at which time I was distracted with the fun parts of college and it always felt like I was just away from home and she would still be there when I was done.

Having babies made it really hit home.....there are so many things a mother does for her daughter when she gives birth.  There isn't a book out there that can tell you what your mom can.

My mom was amazing!  She just made everything FUN and never wanted to dwell on the negative.  She lived as if every day was important and as a mother she simply ROCKED!

She was involved in everything.....making my breakfast, driving carpools, packing my lunch with a sweet note inside......a card every week I was at boarding school......too many things to name. 

I hope I can be as dedicated to my kids as my mom was to us. 

I have to say I am very thankful for my mother-in-law, Kristi.  She has been so incredibly involved in my kids' lives and was such a huge help when they were born.  I can call her every day, ten times  a day if needed, to ask any question I may have.  I'm 100% positive God put her in my life since my mom is not here.