Mom! I miss you so darn much. I don't know how I made it to 7 weeks since you passed. I did it! Oh I wish I could tell you all about it, I know you are watching from above though. I'm going to make sure you are even prouder of me than you already were. We miss you mom, we made french dips tonight but they weren't the same without you

So sorry for the passing of Connie. We worked together at Parkside many moons ago but she has always remained in my heart.  

Mom, it has been a month since your departure. It still doesn't feel real. I wish we could have one more lunch together. I know if we had one, we would want them all. I am so thankful I was able to spent so much time with you over the last few years. It was the best! We're starting to find our way a bit. I'm working on not feeling so empty. Especially since I know there are still people here who love us. I knew this would be hard, but underestimated the severity of missing you would be. We're finding our footing. I've been busy emailing the schools and the district. And actually getting through to them! Its a great feeling. They are all supportive now. I'm so thankful. I just wish you were here to see it! Mom you were so loved and still are. I love hearing everyones kind words about how you lit up their day. You definitely were a light in this dark world. I'll do my best to keep that going and be the light for many. I love and miss you more than words could ever say. Thank you for being the best mom ever and then showing me how to do the same for my kids. We all love you so much!

Sharing a shift with Connie was the highlight of my days. We talked for hours about our families, our pasts, dogs, medical struggles we were both going through - with any subject we could always relate or find common ground with a similar experience. Connie was so kind and had such a big heart ❤️ I will miss her light she brought to the world ❤️

Everyone Connie worked with in the ER had such sweet and caring things to say. Connie was so kind and thoughtful, making a point to ask about my dogs and tell me stores about her dogs. Her smile would brighten the darkest days. She will be greatly missed. 

I was so sorry to hear about Connie....I have known her every since she was a little girl even though we haven't had a lot of contact over the years I thought about her and her family often.

Mom, I still cannot believe you are gone. It was an honor to be there for you and hopefully helped this be a bit of an easier process for you. I love and miss you everyday but am so grateful for all the days we got together. 

Thank you for always loving me even though I have a different brain type. You were always my safe haven from a scary world. You taught me to continue that legacy with my children. 

Ill always remember the good times and our talks. Those were some of the best days of my life. 

Thank you for being there for me when I had to leave the girls dad. You and Dad gave me a safe place to raise my kiddos and heal myself at the same time. I'll never forget that as you also gave me the greatest gift, to stay home with my youngest. She really needed me at that time. 

I'll always be so grateful you were my mom instead of someone else. You really taught me to be myself and never let the world make me lose my sweetness.

I love you so much mom! I'm so glad we got this time together.