Dear Mom,
It’s been 20 years since you passed. I can’t believe it’s been that long, yet the memories I have are still as fresh as the day they happened. I could rattle off stories for days of the ups and downs I’ve seen. The laughs I’ve had, the friends I’ve made, the girls I’ve dated, and the places I've been. I could tell you all those things, but those are stories for another time. What’s most important is what I’ve come to realize as I’ve grown older during these 20 years. I’ve learned more and more about the lessons from your life. You struggled with your own demons, but you still made sure that I was always safe with the rest of the family. I was able to learn right and wrong early on. Even though I still struggle with mistakes and follies along the way, I do my best to take care of those that matter and make the right choices. I know you loved me and wanted the best for me always. It’s my hope that with each day of my life I can make you proud and hopefully pass along this wisdom to my kids. Thank you Mom.
Love,
Shaun
