Dear Mother, On The Anniversary Of The Day You Went Away October 16th, the anniversary of the day that I lost you, and for a time it felt as though my life had ended too. But loss has taught me many things and now I face each day, with hope and happy memories to help me on my way. And though I'm full of sadness that you're no longer here, your influence still guides me and I still feel you near. Missing you dearly and sending hugs and kisses. Love, Paula

August 30th My Dearest Mother, I’m sending all my kisses To heaven today To greet you in The most pleasant way. For today is your birthday I’ll never forget As you’re the most incredible mom Anyone could get. Love and miss you always My dear, lovely mother. Your loving daughter, Paula

Mom and Darlene

Mom at a Social Women's Event

Farewell My Dear Mother with Roses and Sunflowers Somewhere in my heart beneath all my grief and pain, is a smile I will wear at the sound of your dear name. The precious word is “Mother”, you were my world you see. But now my heart is breaking because you are no longer here with me. God chose you for His angel to watch me from above, to guide me and advise me and know that I’m still loved. The day you left me when your life on earth was through, God had better plans for you, for this, I truly know. When I think of your kind heart and all those loving years, my memories surround me and I can’t hold back the tears. You truly were my best friend, someone I could confide in, you always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin. I want to thank you Mom for teaching me so well, and though the time has come I must bid you this farewell, I’ll remember all you’ve taught me and make you proud of me. May the blessing of the rain be on you – the soft sweet rain. May it fall upon your spirit so that all the little flowers may spring up and shed their sweetness on the air. May the blessings of the great rains be on you, may they beat upon your spirit and wash it fair and clean, and leave there many a shining pool where the blue of the Heaven shines, or sometimes a star or two. At the rising of the sun and its going down, I’ll remember you. At the blowing of the wind and the chill of Winter, I’ll remember you. At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of Spring, I’ll remember you. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer, I’ll remember you. At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of Autumn, I’ll remember you. At the beginning of the year and when it ends, I’ll remember you. As long as I live, You too will live: for you are now a part of me, as I remember you, for now and forever, Amen. As always now and forever, your loving daughter Paula

Dad and Mom married at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Worcester

Dad and Mom with me at my Wedding

Dad and Mom's Wedding photo

Mom at a family event.

My loving parents