My ‘Letter to Mom’ for Mother’s Day [VIDEO]

Each year I write a letter to my Dad on Father's Day. He's been gone for several years.

Well, my Mom died in September and this is my letter to Mom:

5-6-2016

Dear Mom,

I still can't believe you are gone. This is my first Mother's Day without you and I still can't believe it. I stopped to buy you a purple card just like you like the other day, but then it hit me. What I would give for one more conversation with you. You make my day brighten just to think about looking into your soothing blue eyes.
One more afternoon of advice, how nice would that be. I can clearly hear your voice ask me "how are you?" You always cared about others before yourself. That is such a quality that I hope has been instilled in me.

I'm sure you are enjoying that morning cup of coffee with Dad. Please give him a hug and kiss from me and tell him how much I love him.

My boys miss you too. John Justin got married in December and he mentioned how much he would have loved to have you there. He's such a strong young man.
JW is getting married in 2 weeks. Oh how I wish you could be there. He loves you so much.
You would be so proud of both of my boys.

I'm doing good. My work is so much fun yet still challenging which is exactly what you want.

You were such a great Mom and I'm so grateful to realize how much you have done for me. Each day I do things that I realize are directly from your influence.

I love you so much and know you will always be with me.

Love,

Erin