After a long battle with cancer, my mother passed away, leaving an unimaginable emptiness in my life. She had been my mom, my best friend, my confidant, and my anchor. Her absence left me struggling to feel connected to the person who had been the center of my world for so long.

 

One day, in the midst of those raw, painful days, someone who knew her reached out to offer their condolences.

 

As we spoke, they began to tell me about the first time they met her, sharing stories I’d never heard before—stories that showed her in a whole new light. It hit me then that everyone who had crossed paths with her carried their own unique memories and experiences.

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Inspired, I decided to reach out to others who knew her, asking if they’d be willing to share their special memories of her. With every conversation,  I learned something new, and each story pieced together a fuller, richer portrait of who my mother was.

 

 I didn’t want to lose any of these beautiful pieces of her life, so I started collecting them into a book.  I wanted to be able to read these stories and share them with other family members.

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To capture the essence of her life, I added more than just words. I included news clippings, samples of her handwriting, and even a few of her best recipes—the things that had been part of her day-to-day life.

 

I wanted anyone who opened this book to see her the way I had, not just through pictures but through her life’s little details.

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After finishing her book, I realized that I was not in living in grief but instead I was joyous that she was apart of my life.

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Those who grieve can find healing in these books.  
These books are away to capture your family history and leave a legacy for the future.

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These books say " I lived!"

"Forget-me-not."