For My Mother

Mom,

Fourteen years ago today you were called away. Through all this time, your love has been in my heart. You laughter in my ear. And you guidance in my spirit.

Cheryl and I have done our best to pass on to Sean all the good from those who taught us and I am certain you'd be proud of the young man he is tonight.

Today has been a challenge and I have put off clearing my thoughts for this day. I have felt you with me today and you have given me the strength and peace to accept things as they may be. I do admit that I had lost the optimism this week you would expect to help keep an eye on the good turn we pray will come. Thinking of you has helped me start to find that again.

Mother, Thank You