I cannot believe that Saturday will be 10 years since my mom passed away.  It seems like both a lifetime ago, and just yesterday… if that makes any sense.  Ten years since I last heard her voice and held her hand.  A lot has changed in 10 years… and all for the better.  It’s not that I’m at all happy that my mom passed, but her passing gave me the courage to realize what’s important in life… Following your heart and letting go of what other people think.  So far so good.  At the age of 31 (which I will turn on the 23rd), I am more confident than ever and have no regrets to speak of. 

I believe everything we experience is an opportunity for growth and makes us who we are today.  So even in my mother’s death, I have learned how to fully live.