Vee’s Inspiration September 12, 2023
To Mom
I wish you were here. This has been an interesting year. I have so many things I wish we were able to discuss face-to-face or even over the phone. I always tell people it gets easier with time, and it does, but there are some times when it still hurts like the first day. I consider myself blessed to be your son and blessed to have so many powerful memories of you, but I miss you. Real talk, this year has been a difficult one without you. There were so many difficult things I experienced this year that at times, I wanted to just crawl into a hole and hide. Those were the times I missed you the most. But those were also the times when I heard your voice the loudest. I heard you say, “Vecus! You're stronger than this, I was hard on you so you could survive these difficult times. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, pull yourself together, and figure out how to work through this problem.” Mom, I heard your voice so many times this past year. Thank you for your strength, your resolve, your love.
Every year we toast it up to you with your favorite drink, An Apple Martini. For now, I've put down the alcohol, so my Apple Martini will be a virgin one😄. I miss you so much, but writing this for your special day has helped me. I'll shed a few more tears before the day is done, but that's okay. I miss you, I love you, Happy Birthday.
Continue to Rest In Peace.