Mom and me

I have this picture of Mom and me in a frame in my living room. While it is not the most flattering picture of either one of us, it is how I remember her. I think the picture was taken the fall of 2000. Today was a rough day for me emotionally. I think the fact that today was a Monday made it even that much more difficult. It seemed I just kept reliving that day 6 years ago every time I turned around. It was such a beautiful day. The sunshine and breeze was perfect. I kept thinking how much she would have enjoyed a day like today. I was also reminded of how nice it was the week she died. It really felt more like spring than fall. I was feeling pretty sad when I got home, so Al, Becky, and I raked a pile of leaves and took turns jumping in them. It was really just what I needed. I know Mom would not want me to be so sad that she's gone and would want me to continue to have fun in my life and enjoy the little things. I guess when I miss her so much, it really is a tribute to her. She was such an amazing person. I can only hope I am the kind of wife, mother, and friend to those in my life that she was to so many people around her.