Mom in her Youth

My Mom passed away from cancer in July last year right after her 70th birthday. About 4 months before that, we went on a really fun, relaxing picnic at our local park. (In this picture below Mom was listening to the beeping sound of my husband’s metal detector when it has detected metal in the ground.)

I cannot allow myself to think about all the challenges Mom had in her life including her cancer. It’s too sad and unproductive. Rather, I’d like to remember how much she loved life. This woman knew how to get out there and celebrate! She didn’t let life pass her by. She truly lived it all the way until the very end, a will many people only wish they had. If I had only recorded her infectious laugh, I’d play it for you right now. But just trust me, when she started laughing, everyone in the room couldn’t help but laugh hysterically along – even if they had no idea what she was laughing about.

We miss you, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day.

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