Today

It’s hard to believe that today marks the one year anniversary of my mom passing away.  There were many torturous moments during the four day period from when my mom was found in her vehicle unresponsive till life support was removed and we watched her body shut down.  The time since then has been peppered with pain for myself, my family, and our inner circles.

There is something life changing when a parent dies. It clarifies the transience of life despite the efforts of all of us to think otherwise.  It makes you examine choices and reconsider options.  The sadness and weight of loss never goes away.  The best you can hope for is that weight sits on the end of a seesaw which is used to push your life on the other end more upward to a brighter, more appreciative, and happier life.

Below is a collection of pictures which were used at the two memorial services that were held for Mom.  I honor her by sharing them with you.  Love you Mom.