I knew that you would not be with us at this time, next year. I had hoped that we would have one more Christmas together, if luck held, you would make it to New Year’s. But it was not to be.

When the last day came I thought that you would be okay. I thought you would come home from the hospital. But again, that was not to be.

Even though I know that you are with me, and sometimes I feel your presence so keenly, I feel your loss everyday.

I love you Mama. Sandra Lois Armstrong July 3, 1947-November 14, 2017. Gone one year ago today. You are in a better place. I’ll see you again someday. ❤