ALMA GRACE KELLER

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ALMA GRACE KELLER Mom, I can't believe that it's been ten years since the day I lost you. Sometimes, it feels as though you've been gone forever, other times, it's like you just left. Try as I may, I can't seem to put all of my feelings into a meaningful paragraph, so I'll list them instead: I miss your advice especially now it would be nice to have your experience during my pregnancy. It breaks my heart that you won't get to know your only grandchild. I miss listening to you share your memories of my childhood. I would love to pass them on to my daughter the way you used to tell them. I think I miss you more now than I did just after you died. I've had ten years to realize how much I've missed out because of your absence. I wish we could speak mother to mother. I would love to have had an adult relationship with you. I know it would be filled with sharing and laughter. I wish I could tell you that the baby's middle name is Grace, after you. I'm going to take what I've learned from you and pass it on to my daughter. I hope it makes you proud. I miss you mom. Love, Cheri

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2009