Mom

Yesterday was the anniversary of my mother's death 9 years ago. I can't believe its been that long. It was 1999 the end of the century. It was a difficult year since in addition to losing my mom, I lost my dad about 6 weeks before (and sadly my aunt about 3 weeks after my mom). Anyhow, that is another story and I really just wanted to remember my mom on this day.

I remember her mowing the lawn over the summer when my dad was away at Vietnam. I remember her doing cartwheels when she was about 47 down the hill near our house when we lived in Hawaii, to show me how to do it. I remember how much she grew to love Hawaii and the people she met there. I remember her years when she worked at Disneyland. She loved her work and really enjoyed the many people she met there. I remember how we drove to the animal quarantine area in Hawaii to visit our dog and cat every day while they were quarantined in Hawaii (four months!). I remember her talking to our dog and telling him adventure stories that he would star in and how he would just stare and listen, hanging on her every word. I remember how she would complain and complain when my aunt (her sister) would arrange to take her to cultural events but rave and rave about what a great time she had when she got back. She did this every time.

She was a great person -- truly inspirational. I love you mom!