Saturday, December 27, 2008

Reflection

So, today is a day of reflection for me. This is the 18th anniversary of the passing of my mom, and the 16th anniversary of the passing of her mom. Yeah, I know, freaky huh. But both women had very different illnesses which caused them to pass on.

My mom Celia (yes, that my daughter's name), was a great mom. She was my best friend. Celia loved life, but somewhere along the way I think she settled. She had great loves and heartbreaks, kids that loved her very much (hers and others) and some close friends. She left behind a son, Alex, who didn't get the chance to know her like I did. She was 42 years young when she passed. Cancer knows no ages. There is a void in my life that no-one else can fill. Conversations that never took place, events never seen, and advice never given. Although I can't see her or touch her, I know she is with me. I miss her.

My grandma Reba (short for Rebecca) was the next best thing to my mom. She always made me laugh. She raised great kids (my mom, aunt and uncle), who in turn had awesome kids themselves (me, my brother, and my cousins). My grandma always made me feel loved, safe, and taken care of. She definately told it like it was, but never in a mean spirited way. She did her best to make others feel welcome (at least my husband anyway). I loved her very much and I miss her every day.

With 2009 fast approaching, today reminds me how life passes us by, how we take each day for granted, not knowing if it will be our last. So hug the ones closest to you (even if they are a new addition to your circle of family and friends), tell them how you feel about them, and enjoy life. It really is short.

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