Anniversaries
With a new year comes a new cycle of anniversaries to be celebrated. Some wonderous, like birthdays, special moments, and new traditions that are coming around for the second time. And then there are the anniversaries you dread. Coming up on the 17th is my mom's birthday. Last year we celebrated with her and we knew that it would be her last birthday. We went all out to give her a massive party with all of her favourite things. Her favourite music, the cake she wanted. It was a celebration but also a last hurrah. There were moments when the air was sucked out of the room and Kala and I ran to the bathroom to hide our crying. Mom didn't abide us crying over her and we were supposed to be strong for her, but to be honest there were cracks in the foundation. A year later (I can't believe I am saying it) and she is not here to celebrate her birthday. A significant day that will pass but still holds reverence for her family. It will always be the day that she came into the wor...