I was touched by an angel ...

As Mother's Day approaches:

I think of my mom quite often.  She passed away 27 years ago this past Easter.

I miss her a great deal.  I was very young when she passed, in my mid twenties with two small children ...

I needed her then

I need her every day

And every day I am reminded that she is here with me at all times.

Don and I went to the mailbox on Wednesday to find an envelope marked, pictures do not bend.

The return address was not a familiar name at all however, it was from my home town of Welland.

Don took all the mail while I opened the envelope.  Inside was a short note from someone who was my mom's best friend in grade school.  She'd come across a couple pictures of my mom and thought I'd like them.

My mom was Joan's maid of honour at her wedding.

Inside I found an 8x10 picture of my mom, I'd say she was no more than 17 or 18, I'll have to ask Joan when I contact her in May (Don and I will be in Welland in May and plan to look her up).

And when I looked at the picture ... I saw my own daughter looking back at me.

My heart melted and tears filled my eyes.

I was so touched by this thoughtful gift.

Thank you for sharing in my joy.

Janet Legere

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