13/07/2024
I miss this woman to no end. Struggling with the reality from 20 years ago, today, that “Mom’s dead.” She unexpectedly slipped away in her sleep 7/13/04, awaiting the next day’s arrival of her second grandchild, my dear . I got the call as I tried to sneak just a few more minutes of time with before heading off to Corporate America. Losing Elaine Mary Carty rocked my world in ways I am still beginning to understand. So, I continue to grieve. I do. And despite having two of my very best friends with me at her grave this morning, my joy for all of the memories she gave me, us, is tempered today. I’d give anything to look my Mom in the eyes to tell her, “I love you. Let’s have a highball!” Aloha, Mama. 🌺🍹