06/10/2025
Almost Five Years Without You
Today would have been your 78th birthday. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years since I lost my mom—since the world lost her light. Not a day has gone by that I don’t miss her deeply. I miss her voice, her hugs, her wisdom, her laughter, and the way her presence could make everything feel okay. Her absence is something I carry with me every day.
Grief doesn’t go away. It shifts, it softens, but it never leaves. Some days, the missing hits like a wave. Other days, it’s a quiet ache in the background of everything. What gets me through is knowing how deeply I was loved by her, and how much love she brought into this world.
She was strong, kind, funny, and fiercely protective of those she loved. She made a difference in my life in every possible way—and in the lives of so many others. Her legacy lives on in the lessons she taught, the values she instilled, and the love she gave so freely.
Mom, I still talk to you. I still hear your voice when I need guidance. I still feel your love surrounding me, even though I can’t hold your hand. I miss you more than words can say, and I’ll keep carrying you in my heart every single day.
If you’re blessed enough to still have your mom—hug her. Call her. Tell her you love her. Don’t take the little things for granted.
Missing you always, loving you forever. 💔🌹
