Today marked two years since my mother departed for the heavens above. Although the period has marked a difficult period for me and most certainly my dad and siblings, I believe her passing was a direct result of my sister's passing in 2003. My mom never recovered from Janice's departure. Any mention or moment of recollection centering around Janice resulted in tears from my mother. She loved her so much and she just wasn't ever able to let her go. I realize its easy for me to make such a comment and there's so much more to this than the words I'm presenting, but I'm convinced her inability to let go of my sister triggered the cancer that took her life.
Now she's with Janice and surely more happy and content. Yesterday I visited her at Forest Lawn and I was touched how close, yet distant I felt to her. What a beautiful woman.
