It's been 5 years....

It's been 5 years today that my mom died. It seems like such a short time ago but at the same time it seems like ages ago that she passed. There are things that I do every day of my life that I learned from my mom, and I didn't ever really appreciate that until I became a mom. Mom was very talented and was such a hard worker. She was a spitfire and really tough, too. But, I loved her and miss her alot. I just don't think that I could ever fully put into words how much she did for me.

Probably the saddest thing about mom being gone is thinking about all the things she is not here for. She would absolutely adore all her great-grandbabies....Jackson, Delaney, Leslie, Linc, Quince, Marc, Abby and Addie Kate. She would be really proud of all her grandkids accomplishments....too many to list. She would be proud that they are all active in the church and that they are great people. I'm sad that she wasn't here when Scott left on his mission or to see Jordan's ball games. She would be loud....louder than me! She would love that Krista is in plays and sings and she would adore that Rach loves horses. They are kindred spirits there for sure.

I know she is watching and smiling. It's just sometimes, I wish I could just give her a great big hug and go to lunch with her and tell her how much I love her.

Mom, thanks for everything you did for me. I can't wait to see you again.

Mom, I miss you and love you and know someday I'll see you again.