Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Happy Birthday Mom. We are missing you so much, especially today. I cannot believe you won't be walking through the door any minute, it feels so empty here at the ranch without you. Steve and I are trying hard to get through this, and hopefully soon our tears will turn into smiles when we think of you. Right now it is so hard, it feels like a big hole is in my heart. I thought for sure after your operation we would have you with us for at least another 20 years, it wasn't suppose to happen like this. I am so happy and honored to have called you mom. Thirty-two years ago you welcomed me into the Vaughn Family and even though I was afraid of horses, couldn't swim, you still loved
me and accepted my little quirks. We have laughed and talked to hours at times, but I still had so much to learn from you. I am so thankful we had those weeks after your surgery together. We had some fun times, although I know you were anxious to get back home to Havasu, a place you felt peace in. I told you many times how thankful I am for the wonderful son you raised. Together with the kids we will get through this, we will never forget you and that you did for our family over the years.
I hope you are having a wonderful 82 birthday celebration with the grandparents and the rest of your heavenly family. Someday, we will celebrate again together. I love you so much and I just wish I could have said it to you just one more time before you left us.
