Wednesday, August 18, 2010

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MY MOM...

Hello Sisters!  Today is a day filled with mixed emotions for me.  I lost my Mom 4 years ago today.  My Mom was a very special woman who was strong enough to raise 4 children pretty much on her own and I hope that she is looking down at all of us today and is feeling proud of what her children have become.  I try my best to walk in her footsteps and teach my children what is right and wrong, and how to always treat people with respect, kindness, and to be very thankful for all the things that we have been blessed with in our lives.  It's not always easy, but I hope that my teachings (they probably think it's more like nagging) will someday help them grow into kind and respectful adults.  Okay, I'm getting a little bit too emotional here...

On a happier note, I am sooooo glad that my Mom is pain free and is living it up in Heaven!  Purple was her favorite color so here are some pictures that I am sending to her...



I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOMMY....

Thank you everyone for letting me share this special story with you and thank you for being my friends!

17 comments:

Linda said...

Love you sister! Big hugs, Linda

Unknown said...

Hi Kyoko. I'm sure your mom is very proud of you my friend. Your story is so touching, thank you for sharing it with your blogging friends. The pictures are beautiful. A big hug :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your remembrance of your mom, Kyoko - such a beautiful tribute.

Maylee said...

Sending you hugs on this day Kyoko! I'm sure your mom is smiling from above.

Jenny said...

Kyoko,
I'm sure your mom is very proud of the person you've become. Wish I could be there to give you a hug.

Jenny (from Hilo)

Joy said...

awe...Kyoko...you making me cry *waterfall* you know I just realized that we went through the same pain on the same day. my daddy passed away exactly 4 years ago today too. I so miss him! I am now sitting her so teary eyed and sad, but so happy too that he's out of pain. see, I knew that God must of had a bigger plan when we came into contact with each other! love you sister! smooches! see you soon!

Brenda said...

okay, i'm with joy... you made me cry too! that was such a sweet tribute to your mom. i know that she is proud of you and your sisters! hugs to you!

Janis said...

Awww...I feel for you. Thank you for sharing your story with you. And big hugs to you and your family.

Michele said...

Aw Kyoko...such a touching tribute to your mom. I know she is very proud of who you are as a person and who you are as a mom. Thank you for sharing your story! Big hug to you!!

Leanne said...

Aw, Thanks for sharing Kyoko. Your mom did a fabulous job from what I can read. She is smiling down on you each and every moment, and when there is a rainbow it's her shining her love for all of you even more. Hugs,

**CrEaTiNgWiThAlOhA** said...

big hugs to you...my aloha goes out to you...your mom is special and to share your thoughts of her is awesome....

joni h said...

waaahhh! you made me cry! Oh, your mom is smilin' all right! you're one great gal & your boys will make you proud! Thanks for sharing your special story! I'm gonna go hug my kids right now, right after I give them my lecture on getting to sleep early so they'll grow taller! ;P Hugs!

Have A Scrap Happy Day said...

Kyoko, that was very touching tribute to your mom. I believe she is watching over all of you and very, very proud. A big hug to you!
Karen

1LuvnMama said...

(((BIG HUGS))) Kyoko! That was very touching to hear how much your mom meant to you and the rest of your siblings. It's always hard to loss a loved one especially someone that had such an impact on your life! Yes, just know that she's in a much better place rejoicing and being the proud mother she's always been to you! :) C U crazy women on Saturday! It'll be so much fun to chat and rant with y'all!

Cami said...

Aaawwwww Kyoko, you always make me cry! For both happy and sad occasions. I share the loss with you and know your Mom is looking down upon her children, smiling because they have learned well what she instilled in you all! I know for sure, you have a pot of gold, arms to hug everyone, love from your hear to no end, respect and thoughtfulness to those around you. I'm so looking forward to seeing you on Saturday! Love, Cami

Teri said...

Hi Kyoko, I'm sorry that I wasn't online to comment on the day you posted this beautiful tribute to your mom. I know that your mom is up in heaven watching over you and is very proud of who you are because of the great influence she had on you. It's only been 7 months since my mom passed and there's not one day that goes by that I cry because I miss her so much. I know you miss your mom too. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. xoxo

Colleen said...

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and touching tribute to your mom. I am sure she is looking down from heaven and is very proud of you.