Forever Bonded

Hi Mom,

Today is mine and Rocky's 5 year wedding anniversary, and I can't help but think a lot about you today. I can't believe it was 5 years ago that we had our little wedding service at Elmhurst Hospital chapel. If there is anything that gives me peace about having such happy and sad events in my life so intertwined, it's that you were able to be there to see us get married. What warms my heart is that it was Rocky's idea. I don't know that it ever occurred to me to really thank him for that until this anniversary. Making sure you got to see me walk down the aisle, and that we had you beside us as we exchanged our vows was just as important to him as it was to me. He really loved you, not that it's any surprise. All your children-in-law loved you so much.

I have come to realize that my wedding anniversary and your passing will always kind of go hand in hand in my head and my heart. But I've also come to embrace it, as odd as that sounds. It's our bond. Forever. You, me, and Rocky. I feel like God chose us for that to make us stronger. I had no idea how strong I could be until we made it through September of 2006. I love you so much mom. I'm so thankful you got to see me be a wife, even if only for a couple of weeks. I wish so badly you could see me as a mother, and know Cameron. Love isn't a big enough word to describe my feelings for that sweet, funny little guy. You would adore him and I know he would adore you right back.

Thank you for always being in my heart. I love you.

Becky