Happy Birthday Momo.

My Momo passed away on August 15th. Today she would have turned 87 years old. Yes, she was born on Halloween. Some may feel that would be a cool day to have your birthday on, but I always felt she got jipped. Everyone is getting dressed up in costumes or taking kids trick or treating, rather than celebrating her special day. She didn't mind. She always dressed up too, whether it be in a funny costume, or her pumpkin earrings and Halloween sweater. My family would always try and celebrate her birthday with the days traditional festivities. I went through old pictures tonight and found past Halloweens with my Momo. She was ALWAYS up for a good time and a laugh. On her 80th birthday my family took a limo to one of her favorite restaurants and all of us went in costume. It was a great time. The past few months have been a roller coaster ride to say the least. Sometimes I get sad or start to cry for no reason. I'm told that's all a part of the mourning process. To be honest, I'm not looking too forward to the holidays this year. My grandparents house was always where our family gathered on special occasions. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. This year it will be hard. There will be tears and toasts. Storytelling and sadness. It makes me feel good to think back to all the special times I had with her. That's what keeps my head up- that no one can take away the memories....