Mom

My mom's 76th birthday was back on September 17th. I sure wish we could have been there. I know that they miss us greatly too.
Dad rented a hall and planned mom's birthday, that's sweet. My siblings, aunts from L.A. and friends celebrated mom. I'm sure they all had a great time.

My mom has always been very social and ever since I can remember she always liked to dance. I remember when I was little my parents would constantly get invited to Quinceañeras and weddings and of course I had to always come along ... my parents would always be on the dance floor ... I would end up falling asleep on several chairs, lol.

I know that dancing is one of the things mom likes to do along with knitting, crocheting, play bingo and plan events. She is a very independent woman, always has been ... she likes to keep busy and that's one of the many things I love about her. Although I'm not nearly as social as she is I do have several things in common with my mom. Even when I don't feel like leaving the house I make sure I look presentable even if I'm wearing sweats. I make sure to at least apply eyeliner and lipstick and keep my hair presentable.
I do like to keep busy as well, as you know I have several hobbies that I invest in but where I know we're different is taking in nature. My mom is a social butterfly ... I much rather be out in nature in solitude (or with Jacob). I like the quiet most of the time, she likes to socialize.

But one thing I know for sure is that I hope I always take pride in my appearance for myself and for my husband and kids. It does matter. Even when you feel your worst it's good to make the extra effort to pretty yourself up, we as mom's need to be the light around those near to us and I think that taking care of yourself in every way shows that you're a positive and grateful person and that you love yourself in a most humble way.
No matter how bad my mom has felt because of her diabetes, I have never seen her without makeup or with messy hair ... and another admirable thing about her is that she never complains. I've got a great role model and hope to uphold those same qualities that my mother possesses.

These are my siblings ... I'm the one that's missing but I'm thankful that my sister always texts me pictures whenever there's a family event. Thanks Claudia. I miss you all.

Another nice thing my sister does for my parents is that she often takes them out to eat and to enjoy the outdoors. Soon though, my sister is moving to WA and I'm sure my parents will miss her terribly. Now it'll have to be up to my brother to keep them company every now and then.

Roots of love run deep .... no matter how far I'm

away; oceans, mountains or miles apart ...

a part of me never leaves home.

I love you Ama y Apa!!!