There is no easy way to put this, but I am back on a plane Friday night to attend my mothers funeral. As many of you know she has been fighting her fourth cancer since April. Her time has come and she is now with my father. Its a bittersweet moment as I am happy she is not suffering anymore.....but I will miss her everyday. I am happy that neither of my parents had to be without each other for very long. They had 50 years of marriage together......the kind that is rare......totally honest, true and full of love. They really lived for each other. My mom kicked my ass all through childhood..... wouldnt let me wear my hair long (which pissed me off) and always kept me in line. Bad behavior was not accepted. She made me tough and let me know I could do anything.......anything in life. She was awesome. Although I didnt think that many times as a kid, but now as an adult, I understand. I would raise my kids the same way!
Anyway, I felt I should share with you all. I dont mean to bring anybody down here, my apologies to you if I have. My family is Irish............so lets all raise a drink this weekend to my parents whom are reunited again!! They had a wonderful long life.......maybe not long enough in my eyes, but very fulfilling. You guys have a great week, not sure how often I will be able to log on.
aloha patrick
