Thanks for visiting again.
Well, it has been a year since my last entry honoring my Mom’s birthday. Today she would have been 74.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!
Mom,
I just wanted you to know that you are always in my thoughts. Every time I look at your granddaughter, I know you are with us.
I am doing EVERYTHING in my power to beat the CF. I know what the doctors say, and what my body says. But my mind is sharp and I am determined to take every breath that GOD will give me. Every breath gives me more time to appreciate; family, friends, and loved ones. I now know what you must have felt every day.
You should know that Bro has been with me during these very difficult and emotionally charged times. He has become a MAN you would be so very proud of. I am. I thank you, Dad and GOD for giving me a brother.
I am scanning in family photos for posterity. It is important for your granddaughter, to know and see her father’s side of her heritage. I am sure you know about my impending divorce. Well, now I can hang pictures of you, Dad, and make the house more homely for Syd. I am getting creative at family archiving projects. One such project was framing pictures of you, Isabelle and Syd at the same age. I have put those pictures in a frame in generational order. It is uncanny how genetics are so consistent.
Before I close, I wanted to share a photo of you and me from the 70’s. I think I was five (5). The photo was taken before the MS caused you to lose the use of your legs. Hope you can “check-in” on us from time-to-time.
Love,
Andy
xoxo
Mom and Andy in the 70’s