ten years ago last saturday my mom drew her last breath. the moment is forever (at least so far) etched in my memory, forever written on my aura.
yet
i try not to dwell on the pain of the loss, endeavoring to churn energies toward the joy of the being.
the existence, her existence in my life, the fact of my life.
if not for her, i wouldn't be here. i wouldn't be who i am.
i won't sugar-coat and wax all philosophic about our lives together.
it wasn't all good. in fact, much was not so good.
still, she made the best, gave the most, and cheered like no other has or likely will.
love. adore. cherish. may the smiles fuel all the tomorrows.
love, me.
