Changes In My Life

During the last year, my life has changed in numerous ways. I am no longer the mother to an elementary school child and a middle schooler, but the mother of a high school freshman and a sixth grader. I became an aunt again in July to a beautiful little boy, the son of my brother. My mother told me of her latest battle with cancer this past October and she left us in the middle of December. My family and I hosted a young man from France in our home for two weeks. Found that my children have some amazing talents, Ben has excelled in his new school academically, socially and athletically and Rob has become a social butterfly, an accomplished musician and baseball player.

For the most part the changes have been good. The bad parts are part of life and I know that the changes are all part the changes we need to go through. Mom accepted her illness and her journey was the way she wanted it to be. Yes, I miss her and at times I fully expect her to walk through the door or call.

Mom, I love you and thank you for helping to make me the person I am today.