Dear Mom,

It has been six months today since I last saw your face. There is not a moment in the day that I do not think of you. I miss you just as much today as the day you left. I miss your wisdom, your smile, your humor, and your compassion. I learned so much from you in the short time I was able to be blessed with you in my life. It still seems so unreal to me. I wait for the day you come to me in a dream to tell me you are okay. I know you are, but I am selfish and want to see you again! This picture of you wearing Nicks little golfin' hat to keep your head cold just reminded me so much of your laid back personality. Because of you I am the woman and mother I am today. Although I can hardly bear the thought of you not being here, it would be harder to watch you suffer. I know you are in a much better place, but that still does not fill the hole I have in my heart! I miss you and love you so much!

Love,
Amanda Rene'e

Our Finished Christmas Tree

I am sure you are all just dying to see my Christmas tree. My mom asked me though to see the finished project. Nick loves it when we turn on the lights. I am really surprised he has not opened any of the presents under the tree yet.