I thought I might fill you in on why I haven't had time to work on my fasting videos/entries over the last week.
At around 7:14pm last night (2/27/13), one of the kindest, strongest women I ever knew passed away. My Mom.
After almost 10 years of fighting a rare form of Cancer, her battle was lost. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years, her 4 children, 7 fantastic grandchildren, and a load of close family and friends all strong with the love she gave them.
We miss you Mom and wish you didn't have to be taken away so soon. All that comforts us now is that you are no longer suffering and in pain. Love you always.
Mom, I wish that you could be around for all of the big events in my life to come: the day I finally get a job I like (one that brings me above poverty level would be nice instead of my current one that keeps me there), finally bring "the one" home, the day I get married (maybe have kids), buy my first house (or more likely, rent an apartment, or move in with my man) and finally get to my goal weight.
Though I've lost people in my life before, my Mom is the first person I've ever really loved that's been taken from me. She is a huge motivating factor for me in most of the things I do, my best friend in dark times, and just a fun person to have around...also, she was a Rummy champion (shout out to my brother, David, who lost the first game they played this year).
I love you Mom. You will always be these things and more to me and the rest of your family and friends. I know you are having fun in the afterlife with Grandma, Helen (my sister-in-law), your brother Paul, her dog Scruffy, Elvis and Lucy (her favorites). Take care, and know that we will do the same.
Love,
Your Favorite (only) Daughter
