I Lost My Mom, But I Gained Gratitude

Sometimes the days go by slow, other days they fly by. Life passes us all in what seems like an instant and randomly we stop and think “where did it all go?”. The moments, the laughs, the tears, the people you love, the people who became strangers, the trips, the exciting times and the weekends with nothing to do. They all meant something, and the best thing is they always will, despite how much changes. ❤️

As I celebrated my Mom’s birthday this weekend, these special days always make me even more aware of how precious life truly is. Losses will do that, they force you to look at things; particularly your happiness and your moments here. Because time is always ticking, especially when we aren’t paying attention.

Losing your mom, your best friend, the person who would do anything for you, makes you grow up a little faster. I’ve had to make too many phone calls for my friends in our early 20’s that they were too afraid to make. I’ve had responsibilities I never even knew were things until they were placed in front of me. However tough each moment was, little by little they taught me to be stronger, more loving, more grateful. Because that’s what my Mom embodied.

She was the strongest and most loving person I’ve ever known. She’d help anyone at any time of day, unconditionally, because she knew how important it was to have someone who cared. She taught me that life was meant to be celebrated, no matter if you have a little or if you have a lot.

This life is a gift, so as I remember her life, love and spirit everyday, I hope you’ll celebrate your life too. Each day we wake up we are so blessed, because everything can change in an instant. Don’t waste your precious moments caught up in anything that doesn’t make you feel alive. You deserve happiness now. ❤️

Happiest birthday in Heaven, Mom. October 9th, 2021