Happy Mother's Day 2007
I wish the statement above was accurate for us today. As this is our first without Mom. Last year we had only been home a few days after some 45 days in a hospital in Lexington, Kentucky battling cancer. I had no idea that we might not have another. However we are grateful for all of the Mothers that are here today and wish them the very best. My heart goes out to the ones who are also having their first Mother's Day without their mom's. I am fortunate that my Mom had sisters and I have become closer to them in the last year than ever in the past. They share traits, humor, features and love that allows me to see small things in them that keeps mom close to me. Tonight Judy and I went to the cemetery. I played the bagpipes to her and my grandmother who is nearby. Sure, I know she is not present at the grave, but I am sure she was looking down upon us and smiling. Soon we will gather to memorialize her on the anniversary of the day she left earth free of pain and suffering and began her journey in glorious heaven. We miss you so much and I'm sure you know it.
Nothing quite like a mother's love...
John