Dear Mom,

Dear mom,



Well, it has happened – FINALLY. Your only son has gotten engaged! I know, there have been some close calls in the past, but this is the real deal. Your daughters couldn’t be more thrilled. It is a bittersweet moment, with you not here to see it. But just like I tell Wendy, it is just that WE wish WE could see YOU seeing HIM so happy. We know you are here, with each of us, watching our moments. I am sure you have already been watching Lynn and know so much more about her than the rest of us. Have you seen how she adores our kids? These kids flock to her with so much unconditional love, it is truly sweet. It is like she has been a missing part of this family, and completes the complex puzzle we have become. There is nothing about her that is fake, pretentious or destructive. She has a way of lifting people’s attitudes around her, empowering themselves into becoming who they deserve to be. Even Mike’s baby, Emma adores her and seeks her out when looking for her “people”.


I have held my breath for so long, when it comes to your son’s happiness and content with life. There have been times in the past when his heart has been broken and I wanted to slash out at the girl in blame or even kick him for screwing it all up. But as we all know, that no one really knows what happens behind other peoples closed doors. You once told me during one of my heartbreaks that unanswered prayers are really answering future prayers, I just didn’t know it yet. Maybe you leaving us early was part of “The Plan” for us girls to help raise Mike into his adulthood. Maybe this was just a trial run, prepping me in raising Noah.


Just as you taught me, whatever is supposed to happen, WILL happen.


I love you and I miss you. I thank you for giving us the roadmap, but not driving the car. For letting us get lost at times and yet being there to guide us onto the next path.

Thanks for continuing this journey with us. I will keep you updated.