Happy Birthday, Mom!

Every year, Facebook reminds me of this. I posted this exactly on this day of 2013. It was the first birthday of mom that we celebrated after she passed away.

I gave this birthday card to my mom in 2012 and it turned out to be the last birthday gift I'll ever give her. I didn't know how to give it to her then because I'm not really used to showing much affection, but there was something in me that really wanted to. Up to this day, I'm so glad I gave this card to her. Maybe, God really intended me to do that so I can tell her things I don't always say—especially how much I love her. There are a lot of things I'm unsure if I did right, but this one, I'm certain that I did. 

I know the letter I wrote on this card was not enough to express how grateful I am for everything my mom did. Even until now, I don't think I could find the right words to let you know how amazing my mom was. The only way I know how is to show everyone how my mom and my dad raised me. I have my entire life to try to make my parents proud even if they're not here to see it. Every decision I make, I ask myself "what would mommy do?" or "what would mom and dad say if I do this or that?" The bottomline to every answer is to always try to be a good person and to do what will make you happy, but never ever hurt anyone. 

This is why even after she's gone, we celebrate her birthdays. It may not be an actual celebration, but we always remember. I would never want for there to come a day when we'd forget. Today, we remember. Happy birthday, Mommy!