2 years

Today is June 7th,2007.....two years ago today, my mother left this earth to be with those who went before her. I recieved the call early in the morning. I had stayed at the hospital non stop for a week and needed a few hours of sleep....as I slept my mother slipped away. She left behind the agony and pain she had suffered. She left behind so many who loved her. My mother was a friend to all and the biggest advocate of her children and grandchildren. In her eyes we were all perfect and heros. She never judged us, just accepted us for who we were. For the children who got into trouble she always stood behind them, never letting anyone say bad things about them. For the ones who did well she bragged about them. She bragged about all her family and kids. She would give the dollar in her wallet if asked, and make the best turkey stuffing. Her skin was soft and velvet like. She had beautiful eyes that were all knowing. I would confide in her...and tell her my worries and secrets. She always gave advice and then lit a candle to help in any troubling situation. My mother's english was heavily accented and I loved to hear her voice mails when she would call to tell me she had made rice. I still miss her.....I miss her touch and smile and goodness. I put flowers on her stone today, as well as on my brother. I hoped she still knows that I love her so much and hope that one day she will greet me when my time comes. If there was ever a great mom....it was her.