December 4, 1946 - January 16, 2008

My mom was my mentor, my idol, my best friend. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think about her and miss her so much. I know that she is smiling down at us from heaven now.

In her last couple of months with us, Russ had the opportunity to meet my mom and spend time with her. A great moment that will live with me forever is the time when we all went to the MCAS Exchange to shop around; I pushed Jaelynn around in her stroller and Russ push mom around in her wheelchair. The cutest thing was when Russ and mom were shopping around in the women's section for "J-Lo sweats". They had a great time, in something simple as that. Mom was never really too hard to please and always seemed to squeeze that smile or laugh out even though I knew it hurt. Mom never said it to me, but I know that she was finally at peace and happy once she meant Russ because she knew that her little girl was going to be alright.

I would give anything to have my mom here to share this momentous occasion with us. She's been there for everything. I think back on my life and always remember her there, always one step behind me to make sure she could catch me when I fall or hug me in celebration. Forever will she be the wind beneath my wings.

I miss you so much mommy...

~Berm