Eleven years ago today I lost my mom to liver cancer. This tree was given to me as a token of compassion and love from Larry's family. It started out as a little thing and has grown by leaves and branches. Every day that goes by as I look at "my tree" I think of mom. I miss her. I wish I would have shown her more and told her I loved her. Affection was not really shown in my family. She grew up in difficult circumstances, and I know she was the best mom she knew how to be. This life is the time to make sure you have no regrets before you lose someone. Oh! Happy Birthday tomorrow mom!