The sadness I feel this Christmas is deep. I can't shake it. I miss you so much. Your laughter is probably what I miss most. Talking to you, and having someone who truly, deeply cares, I miss that tremendously too. This is the third Christmas without you. I want so badly to call you. I still reach for the phone sometimes. And it cuts me deeply because I realize, as if it's the day one all over again, without you, that you can't answer.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas in heaven. You were definitely missed here on earth. I love you Mama; still, as much as I ever did!
Merry Christmas!
