I received a lovely handwritten letter from one of my mom's dear friends today. She wrote to tell me the favor violet, from our weeding, had once again bloomed. She also went on to write how she missed my mom's sweet spirit of giving, her faith and the love she had and showed to others. What a testament to a life well lived. I hope that 8 years after I have passed this will be something someone says or remembers about me. I love and miss you mom!