Today is June 05, 2011..it still seems fresh that my mom left this earth to her new home in Heaven with the Lord. It was even harder going to the funeral home and experiencing the deaths of an aunt, uncle and my niece's father. It brings back memories of the emotions of how I felt when my mom died. I miss her so!
I always remember my mom in so many ways at different times of the year..not to mention everyday. I always see her in my mind at home cooking, washing or just sitting watching tv or with my dad sitting outside. Every memory brings it's own significance for me. At times I sit outside at night where she would sit..I remember. I sit in the kitchen eating...I remember. I sit on her bed in her bedroom...I remember. I lay on my bed at night and I remember her calling my name or peeking in to see if I am ok. Whenever I hear the church bell ring, I remember her going to church..she loved church...she loved God so much! Everytime I hear a song that talks about a loved one passing or loving someone dear...I remember her! I miss you mom! I have so many many loving memories of you! La amo siempre y la extrano muchisimo!!
I have many precious memories of Mom. One of them is when we would go shopping on the weekends. It was a time that Mom and I would spend together. We would go anywhere she wanted . Sometimes while shopping in downtown Mcallen, she would like to visit a church on the corner behind JC Penny that she attended while living in Mcallen in her younger years. She would go in and light a candle and say a prayer. I know she would pray for many things but I know that her family was on her prayer list. I loved to see her kneel and pray with so much reverance and faith. That is a memory I hold dear in my mind and mostly in my heart. On Mother's Day 2010, I miss you and remember you not only today but all the days of my life! Te Amo Para Siempre Y Un Dia Te Voy A Ver!!!
So many good memories! Another special time for Mommy was Easter. I can remember during Easter time, Mommy would take us to downtown McAllen (on a Saturday) to shop for something new to wear on Easter Sunday. Sometimes we didn't have enough money, so Daddy would place the clothes on layaway at Terry Ferry's and Mommy would take it out on payday. It was either a new blouse/shirt or new jeans for everybody (at the time it was David,me,Eddie and Pita what I can remember). As I grew older, I understood the meaning behind buying new clothes. The new clothes represented new life in Christ Jesus through His life, His baptism, His crucification, His death and ultimately, His Resurrection. Mommy loved the Lord with all her heart. In her own way she honored Him. She left us an example of her humbleness, even if it meant to take a hot dog bun for a blessing to represent Christ's body. That was Mom, humble and sincere with childlike innocense, but yet, intelligent in the things of faith and family. Her faith in God came first and then her family. We love you so much Mommy and miss you continuously.
My Mom was the greatest. She was a very simple lady. Her love for everyone was so unconditional. Hats were her passion and of course taking pictures. I miss her so very much. I loved the way she took life so "one day at a time". She love to visit and talk with her neighbors. Anna and I stopped by mom and dad's house last Thursday and right away Rita,Concha and Pine came by to talk to us. They always say nice things about mom. We had a good time just sharing . Though my mom never ran for office, she was very well known. Why? Because she had a wonderful personality I will always miss her and I don't think that the pain will ever go away. It's been a year and I feel like it just happened yesterday. I LOVE YOU MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!
