a note to Mom

Today is a year, a year since you left us. Time has passed ever so quickly, as it seems to do more so every year older we get. I know we all miss you terribly, but I trust that you know the three of us think of you daily. The memories we each have will continue to hold us until we leave this earth. Jim, Cathryn and I stay in close contact and we often call each other at those same times. . . . Me as I am driving back from town, Cathryn when she hits the studio in the evening and Jim when he is off work, though he is trying really hard to get rid of the word, “work”. I have recordings of your voice that Cathryn captured from her phone so I listen to that when I am missing you.  We have had laughs, tears and smiles when we discuss you and your life. I have accomplished the things you wanted me to do after you were gone, I have a storm shelter and our land in Kentucky is no longer with the land company, I know that made you so nervous. A well is being drilled in a month or so and your diamond has been reset into a gorgeous ring with sapphires, which we talked about. I would share what is going on in my brother and sisters lives, but I know you are watching over us all so it is probably old news to you anyway. The three of us will be in San Diego in December and we will be visiting your and Dad’s graves, but realistically you are not there, you are with each of us in our hearts and that is what matters. Much love and this first year has been a bit rough but we made it.