Thursday, October 17, 2024
Q: How would you describe Angelica to someone who had never met them?
A: It's difficult to cope when you lose someone you love and respect, who was always a part of your life, and was there for you through thick and thin. That was Mom.
My Mom was a kind, loving, caring person who was always there to help ease our pain when things didn't go your way or didn't work out. But she was also there to celebrate all of our achievements and accomplishments. She supported our endeavors and cheered us on when we reached our goals. She was there to make sure we stayed on track and did not wander too far off the road.
Mom always had unique or out of the box comments about funny circumstances or experiences. We would probably reference them as Grandma-isms, sort of like Yogi-isms. She found ways to turn odd events into funny ones and always came up with a funny line or expression that made us laugh. She enjoyed interjecting some humor in most of our family gatherings, so we will always cherish those unique memories.
Mom was hard working and it was always about family first, and she was very protective of us. She only had a second grade education, but she had a PhD in Family Matters, and she had a world of confidence in her skill set. Mom was strong-willed, resilient and tough as nails. She was steadfast on what she stood for and what she demanded or expected from us. My Mom's personality rubbed off on me and made me tough, confident and resilient too. It's what allowed me to be successful despite the roadblocks. Make no mistake, she set the bar on being tough and fearless. So, suffice it to say, I'll always be grateful for those intangibles she passed on to me, that allowed me to be better because of her love and daily presence in my life.
Needless to say, I've always loved my Mom, and I know she'll always be with me each and every day! So well done Mom! You blessed us with your love and support, and we know the Lord has already wrapped his arms around you and welcomed you into his kingdom.
