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My best friend; My Mother |

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The nurse confirmed this by checking her blood pressure. It was 1:22 p.m. on October 22, 2000 when I lost my best friend, my mom. She died with a smile on her face and she had faced this challenge as she had every challenge in her life, head on with bravery and dignity. She was the strongest person I ever knew and now I would give anything for just 5 more minutes with her. Just to hug her and kiss her and tell her once more I love her.

My son and daughter both still miss her and ask about her. And we cry together. This was my first mothers day without my mom and I put yellow roses on her grave and told her I missed her but that I am thankful she is no longer in pain. If I could give one piece of advice...Don't let anything get in the way of your time with you loved ones because once they take that last breath and let it out that is it. Nothing will reverse it. Hug and kiss every chance you get, tell someone you love them. And love yourself. The end.

I live in Dallas, Texas near Mesquite.