ONE YEAR HAS PASSED

One year from the death of my mother, Martha. One whole year. Quite a year. And I had it in me to hold her in my heart for this first year--- to remember her always....

And on her anniversary, we had Memorial Mass at St Richard's--- I was the Lector and Jack was one of the Eucharistic Ministers. In the afternoon Carl & Melissa had their Housewarming. All in all a good day.

And now the year is past, and I am absolved of that responsibility. Of course she is still in my heart and I still think of her. But it's not the same and I feel enormous relief.