Mom

My mother unfortunately passed away last Wednesday. It was rather sudden and completely unexpected. She had been battling Leukemia for more than a year and a half, but had the heart and mind to fight it. She died from a brain hemorrhage as a result from taking medication for a headache. Although I am in no way happy she’s gone, I am glad that it was quick and she no longer has to suffer.

Probably the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced in life was having to watch her die. There are so many things I wish I could have done differently, so many things I wanted to say to her. I unfortunately didn’t get the chance, but I will continue to live my life as she would have wanted me to.

My mother was an amazing and proud woman. The things she did throughout her life to raise my brother and I are far greater than anything I could ever expect. I hope that I’m able to raise my children as great as she raised my brother and I. She sacrificed everything to give us the best life possible, but would never let us know how much she had to sacrifice. It’s something you never realize until after the fact. She presented life to us with choices, allowing both of us to choose what we liked and wanted, and never forced anything upon us.

So here’s to you mom, the greatest woman and mother any son could ever ask for!

PS-I got “MOM” and her birthdate tattooed on my left arm, closest to my heart. Although I like my other tattoos, this is the only tattoo I’m truly proud of.