Well, it's been more than 8 years now since our mother died,
and yet some days when I think about her, it seems as though it was just yesterday. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about her, but this Christmas I myself have been thinking of her more often for some reason. It's no different than any other since she's been gone, but I seem to miss her even more. The closest person to me now is my younger sister...she got mom's strength and attitude, which is a wonderful thing. She's strong and confident, and gives her all for her family and friends. She's a true gift to me and to this world.
So much around me reminds me of my mother...a song on the radio, the sound of an ambulance in the distance, bring all the memories flooding back. Sometimes I can sit back and smile and just speak a quiet "Hello Mom" to let her know that I know she's there, and other times I can't help but break down and cry. When people say, "You never know what you've got until it's gone" they speak the truth. I never thought about half of the things that I do now. I have even started to question my own mortality. My mother was an amazing woman. She gave everything she had for her family and the community. She loved being an EMT and spent ALOT of her time at the squad. She loved helping people and always volunteered whenever the opportunity would arise. I miss her so much, and now I have learned to appreciate every day as it comes and hold tight to the people that I love. Live for today, because you never know when your time will come. Tell people you love them now, don't wait until they are gone to carve it in stone.
Cherish every moment you have.
Treasure Every Moment that you have
Yesterday is History
Tomorrow is a Mystery
Today is a Gift
That's why It's called the Present!!
