Just found out she was my great Aunt from 23 and me.  Don't know anyone from my Mom's side of the family. Would love to learn more. Sounds like she was a great person. If anyone wants to connect my email is reggiekeding@gmail.com

Thank you 

MOM, you were the BEST MOM! 

I, WE, MISS YOU EVERY DAY. 

Looking back on my life, and even presently...the amazing woman you always were...your example--to always be kind-- I am still learning from you. It is hard for me to hold my tongue sometimes, but lately, I've been thinking of you when--before-- I say something...I almost hear you...your Spirit is guiding me, gently...

Thank you Mom....

I will always try to be someone you would be proud of...living as you would want me to...always remembering 2 Things you used to say: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." (It's harder then it sounds). And "God helps those that help themselves".  You gotta do right, to be right. That's for sure.

Your grace and strength envelop me.

She was my MOTHER. The BEST Mother anyone could hope to have. I was the oldest of three. I was bold and outrageous....she and my Dad were quiet and reserved. They did their best to raise me right...instill in me common sense and respectfulness. I was the wild child...the reckless one. I was the black sheep. But....a love was there...even after all I did....my Mother invited me to come back...her love for me, in spite of my outrageous behavior...she was kind, always kind and loving. I was absent from my family for a time. But she welcomed me back...And it was Christmas Eve....my Mother gave me money to buy my children Christmas gifts when we didn't have anything to give. She was raised celebrating on Christmas Eve...and so, she continued to hold a special evening for us. She brought her family back together...because of her love...my children got to know her and my sister and her kids... I wish I never hurt her.... I wish I wasn't such a problem for them. But I am still feeling very lucky that she was my Mom. I found an angel tree topper...she has dark hair that is a little wavy...like my Mom's...she has a flowing, golden dress...a kind face...and open arms...every Christmas she sits on the top of my tree...she reminds me of my Mom... 

My Mom didn't have an easy life. She lost her Mom when she was 5.  I always felt like I was cheated out of knowing my real grandmother, my Mom's Mom.  So, I believe that my Mom tried especially to be a really good Mom (& Grandmother) because she didn't have hers. 

She was my Brownie leader, but made me call her Mrs. Kremer....just like all the other kids.

She baked the best cookies or cupcakes for school events. All my friends always said, "your Mom is the Best Mom" and how lucky I was. 

My cousin Judy mentioned to me at my Mom's funeral: "Your Mom was so nice to me"...when her parents were divorcing, "She really helped her get through it"...she was so kind. 

My MOTHER...how I am missing you.

You were such a good example of how to be....not only in the way you lived your life...but as a woman, a Mother.