Feeling a bit sad tonight as January is a very difficult month for me. I lost my dad when I was just 21 and he died on January 10. Those many years ago my mom was left to fend for herself and she moved back to Massachusetts where I am originally from. My mom was an amazing woman. They put the wrong drops in her eyes when she was born and scarred her corneas. So she was legally blind her entire life. She was so independent though. She graduated college at the top of her class and became a legal secretary. When she moved back home she asked no one for help and lived by herself until her eyesight became so bad it was nearly impossible for her to live alone. We finally convinced her to move in with us. We enjoyed her company for 18 months and on January 14,2008 she became very sick and I had to call 911. She was admitted to the hospital and was finally diagnosed with leukemia. She was transferred to hospice care 5 days later. And on January 28 as I was stroking her head and holding her hand she stopped breathing. My birthday is January 17 and our sons birthday is on the 29th. I know my parents are in a better place and I try so hard to not feel sorry for myself. But I have a hole in my heart so deep I can physically feel it. Yes, I have my faith in God. I have a wonderful family...a supportive and loving husband,2 sons, a beautiful gd,2 sisters (although they live in MA), and my dear Aunt(my moms sister). I too have 2 dogs who are loyal as the days are long.And friends. But....no one can fill that void of not having a mom or dad. Not a day has gone by that I don`t feel that loss. So if you  are fortunate enough to still have yours please give them a hug and tell them how much they mean to you. And I do want all of you who have been so kind to me at Splitcoast...encouraging my work and reaching out to me just how much it has meant to me. So thank you. SCS has truly been a Godsend to me and has kept me occupied and kept me going on days I did not feel like getting out of bed. Blessings and love to you all. Judi