My mother may no longer be with us (she died in 2020 from complications associated with a sudden heart attack), but the woman had such an influence on my view of the world that I still remember all the lessons she taught me. I do my best to live by them.
This post was a collection of memories that I had put together for her birthday back in 2015. It was about celebrating her life and telling the world why I loved her so much. (The original post from 2015 has been partially rewritten, recognizing that 10 years have passed since it first went live.)
She was an amazing woman, with a way of just telling those around her a unique truth that no one could deny. She was a force, that's for sure. And if you weren't careful, she would turn into a tidal wave that could swallow you whole.
These anecdotes from her life are just some of the reasons why I will never forget her.
