5 year anniversary

My mom went home to live with Jesus 5 years ago.  I never ever ever ever thought she would be taken from me so early in both our lives.  She has finally started living the life she wanted!!!  She was taking dance classes and smiling more.  She had a friend that she loved to hang out with and acted giddy like a school girl when she would tell me stories of where they had been or what adventures they were apart of.  She was so full of life.  She was excited about the future.  Unfortunately, God had bigger plans for her.  I miss her sooooooo much but see her everyday.  I see her in Olivia's smile and laugh...and Caroline's too!!  I see her in my sister's wonderful heart.  I see her in my Mamaw's love for her family.  I think about her every time I hear Mac snoring.  They used to have contests!!!  She is all around me all the time.  I LOVE thinking about all she taught me.  I LOVE laughing at the things I do now that she did...like using coupons!!!  I would always hide when she used them, but now I LOVE them.  I LOVE making my sister talk to me on the phone late at night when I am going somewhere like my mom used to do when I would come home late from babysitting.  I love that I have ornaments on my tree that came from her tree.  I love every memory I have of her and promise to share as many of them as I can with Olivia and Caroline so her memory will live on forever.