Happy Mother's Day

This is my first Mother's Day without my mom.  She passed away last July from cancer. 

I realized during her lengthy illness that I would really miss her when she was gone.  That is an understatement.  My mom was my 'life's sounding board'.  I catch myself in times of difficulty wanting to call her up and just talk.   She could always turn a sour experience into one that I could glean 'goodness' from,

to make me a better person. 

One of her favorite reminders - although not always in these exact words -

"It could be worse." 

She was a giver. Together with my dad, she always wanted the best for me and my brother.  She sacrificed material things and being a part of great happenings for herself, so we could have more, always giving, always being considerate of everyone else.  As time goes by, I realize more and more what an incredible woman she was.  Even in her last days, she never complained, never showed weakness in her spirit.

I only hope that I am as strong a woman in my coming years.  I would have welcomed her caring and concern during this period of injury and healing.  However, deep in my heart, I still hear those words..."It could be worse." 

Miss you MOM, love you forever.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.  

A BIG ~ P.S. - Since Friday I have been walking most of the time without assistance from crutches, wheelchairs, or walkers.  92 days after this incredibly life changing accident, I am walking again. 

It is a little painful and awkward and

I still have a brace on my leg and ankle,  but all the same -

WELCOMED and wonderful!!!