My Wonderful Mother

I am not quite sure of the year of this picture but I know it was before I was born. This is picture of my Mother, Claudette, who was such a wonderful woman. It would of been her 80th Birthday today. I say WONDERFUL because that’s my code word I used to buy her Mother's Day and Birthday cards. Being the youngest of her seven children, it was hard to buy a unique card that one of the other siblings didn't already buy. I found my code word "WONDERFUL" had to be inside every Hallmark card I bought it. It actually made card shopping easier, and it usually was a perfect card. Of course the important words had to be underlined twice to show the extra attention and love shown. I miss her very much. She was a strong, loving, and full of sunshine and happiness person. I miss her voice that could drown out seven of ours or keep the seven of us quiet. I miss her hugs. The way her body wrapped you up in her love. I miss her advice and guidance, although I didn't always listen. She was a extremely smart woman. She loved reading her mystery novels and you were not allowed to call her between 7:30-8pm while Jeopardy was on. She was just incredible presence. You immediately loved her. I only hope that I can be half the woman she was. I love you Mom.