In My Mother's Memory

This statue of Immaculate Conception was given to me by my co-workers back in 2001 when my mother passed away. I totally forgot about it when I moved back to the Philippines. I gave it to my sister and she put it in their backyard. First time I saw it again the other day. You can see it here with light snow on the ground - it's winter here in Northern CA, after all. And so, even with the cold wind as I opened the door, as always, this statue of Our Mother Mary, evokes warm feelings and happy memories of my mom. I used to cry all the time whenever I remember her. It took a long time for me to get over it, and a lot of counseling over the years, but I did get over it. I still miss her every single day, but I know and understand now more about life and death. She's with me everyday. I still talk to her everyday and sometimes she talks back. She's often in my dreams. And I know she's fine wherever she is now - in her heaven. And because of her death, I no longer fear death. I know I will be with her someday. Not any time soon, but someday.

I love you, Mama!