Happy Birthday Mommy…

31 years ago, I lost my mother.

I’ve been sitting with that all morning.

I’ve been looking at old photos.

I’ve been shedding quiet tears.

Replaying our relationship.

The parts I never talk about.

It’s been hard in ways I didn’t expect.

My wife and my kids have helped more than they know.

Especially my little girl.

I can see so much of my mom in her.

Just being around them makes the weight a little lighter.

She was gone too soon.

And it sucks that she didn’t get to meet her grandkids in person…

But I know she’s watching.

And I know she’s proud.

I’m grateful for everything she gave me before and after she left us.

Happy Birthday Mommy. ❤️

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I love you.