My mother passed away in 1998. She was my best friend and I continue to miss her. She grew up poor and material things meant nothing to her. She taught her children a love of family, honesty and dignity. She believed in hard work and taught by example. She gave all 6 of her children an equal measure of love, there were no favorites. We were all told that we were speicial. She was a little hillbilly girl from Tx and Ok. She didnt know which fork to use or what was appropriate to wear at special occasions. She knew good old logic and how to make people feel comfortable and loved. If uninvited guests showed up and my mothers door, she could magically make a great meal appear.. My mother didnt have fine china or silver servers to leave her children. She left years of letters written to each one of us , on birthdays, Christmas , ect. They tell us of how we were so welcome into this world and how special we were and how proud she was to be our mother. I dont know why I was blessed to be chosen as one of her children, but I will forever be thankful that I was. Happy Mothers Day Everyone!!