As this day approaches I always look back on pictures and memories hoping that it will bring some light...some kind of reassurance. It has been so long since I’ve seen you and it’s as if you were just a dream, like if it were another life. I forget how things were when you were here, how you smelt or how you talked. I see everyone posting on Facebook celebrating their mother and spending time with them. I only wish I could have that time with you....to have one last talk...one last hug...one last holiday. But unfortunately that can’t happen and I still question God why he would take someone so great away from a family. The saying is true that you don’t appreciate what you have till it’s gone. I definitely did not understand it. I did not appreciate my mom like I should have. As any other mother and daughter we had our fights, I would get on her nerves and she would get on mine. I do not regret the time I’ve had with her for those memories will stay with me forever.

To anyone who has a mother on this mother’s day, please hold them close because I wish I could do that. Mother’s Day is not about giving them gifts its showing them appreciation for what they do for us. I can’t tell you how much my mom has sacrificed for her kids and would do anything to support us. From dance lessons to hockey practices, she was always there. (Not saying she did it on her own because my father is amazing too). Instead of posting a sappy Facebook post actually spend time with your mother for you won’t know how much longer you’ll have with her. Every moment counts.

So here’s to my amazing Mother....it has been 7 years and every year it’s still as hard. Every mother’s day and every birthday I will always be thinking of you. You will never be forgotten, you hold a special place in my heart. I will see you one day and give you a huge hug. I love you....