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Happy Heavenly Birthday Mama

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Here is my Facebook post... I just can't say anything more or I will start bawling: My mom always loved this photo. I think she loved this gift from me and T so much because it had a piece of so many of you. I read it while I was with her this last trip, and the words you shared and the love you showed meant the world to her. So this birthday, her first heavenly birthday... I'm going to soak up those memories and remember her with a happy heart. There have been some brutal moments and crying that I didn't see coming (like at Hobby Lobby when I saw the Almond Joy on the shelf) but also some great moments in knowing where she is. To wish her back, would be to wish her out of heaven. I'm not sad for you Mama, I know you are living your best life. So on this first birthday without you, I want you to know I will be ok. I will RACK as many people as I can this season in your honor. T and I will do our best to shine as bright as you... and just think, now you never have ...
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Another fun trip to Houston

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They didn't quite have the outcome they hoped for... and I don't think Tristan wants that dislocated shoulder (thankfully it popped right back in) But they had fun regardless!!
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Margie Mazzeo ... 12/11/1943 - 12/5/2025

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You lived the dash well Mama.  You made the most of that dash in between those two dates. You were kind and funny and caring. You ALWAYS had time for me, gave me your all.  So many memories flood my mind, and I'm thankful for each and every one. I'm grateful that Kelly and Lee were with you. I'm grateful that I had last weekend with you.  That you help my hands, and my face and told me you loved me. I'm grateful that you still new me.  When I got home I begged God to take you every single night.  And when He did, I cried out because I wanted you back. I don't know how to stay here without you.  You were the ONE person that loved me unconditionally, only as a mom can.  I'm glad it happened in December. It's my favorite month for so many reasons.  On your birthday, this year I will spend with friends but going forward, I will serve. I might even get a t-shirt made. I will give and I will be kind every Dec 11, it will be my floating holiday and I wil...
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I don't know how to say goodbye but I honored you the best I could

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So nice to see family... but so hard, because I knew these three days seeing my mom, would be her last. I begged God to take her, but he didn't.  Instead He gave me 3 fun days with her. Laughs and stories and hand holding and praying and kisses. These moments were HARD... but I'm so thankful I had them.  NOTHING has been unsaid. I washed her face, cleaned out her mouth, kissed her a million times. I shaved and got rid of any trace of a chin hair (hey, I promised!), prayed with her, laughed with her and sang to her. I kissed her hands and her face. I rubbed her head and her hands and fed her the best I could. I let her sleep and fought for conversations when she was awake I called friends, and sisters and sang songs and danced and did anything I could to get a smile on her face. I don't know what I'll write when she's actually gone. I don't know how to be on this earth without her but I promised I would find a way. I brought Grandma's rosery beads and she lis...
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Time with Dad and the fam....

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This Thanksgiving was a tough one...  Dad came to Kelly's and T and I flew in the same night. I told my mom Friday night we would be going out with Kel, Lee and Dad to a little Christmas event.  She smiled and said FUN!  Here some pics of us trying to be happy... Gingerbread contests - the winners were amazing!!!   We stopped and at CFA - Harold's first time!!! And this was too funny to pass up! I should have spent money on this... Like I said... these houses were amazing! Thankful for time with family!
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To Mama from Karen

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You are so loved Mama... I'm coming to help send you Home!!!  
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A baby is coming for Bitty!!!

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  I'm so grateful she told me and SO thankful she is living a happy life!!
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Nach'o Average Day at TCA

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  I'll server however I can at TCA  AND...  if I can see all of T's friends, it's a double win!
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4 - 0 baby! What a start to your Junior Year!!!

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This kid is killing it!! With his favorite family... and us...  Couldn't be more proud!   I pray this year is like my 12-4-3 in 1989!!!  
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Love speaks louder than dementia's silence!!!

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Dear dementia, You may be stealing my mom's mind, her thoughts and her words.  But you can never, ever steal her heart.   My Grandma will forever love me.    Here's proof.  She just sees T's face and the entire world lights up for her.   He's better than any Christmas lights.   I agree Mama.   Our love for you shines bright too!!
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