Mother's Day

I celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday by visiting my mom’s grave. It’s been over 25 years that my Mom passed away due to breast cancer. It’s been amazing to see the progress in technology and research since my mom was diagnosed. If my mom had been born 15 years later, she likely would have caught the cancer earlier and in all likelihood still be alive today. Although that’s admittedly a sad thought for myself, I’m happy that more people have not had to grow up without a mom.

I was 7 when my mom passed. Growing up with a single parent father definitely had a major impact on my life. I was in a relatively fortunate position to have lots of family, friends, and resources to overcome any major issues. But it was still hard at times. I can reflect back to many moments in my childhood which were difficult.

I know my mom would be happy with the way that I’ve grown up. I’ve lived a blessed life and I know that was the only thing my mom wanted for me and my sister. Last year, I married Sophia whom my cousin said reminds me of my mom. That was a special moment for me during my wedding.

Unfortunately my time with my mom was short. It was even shorter for my younger sister. I hope that the best way to honor her is to live life the way she wanted me to live. It’s something that I’ll always keep in mind as I grow older and perhaps start my own family.