Happy Mother's Day Mom!!!

Mom, we miss you so very much
On every Mother’s Day;
And not just then, but every minute,
Since you went away.
You were the center of our lives
Before your soul passed on;
It’s just so hard for us to believe
That you are really gone.
But we celebrate the life you lived
And all the things you gave us;
Our wonderful memories,
Mom, of you
Are the things that will comfort and save us.
Please think of us, as we think of you
With hearts so full of love;
We’re looking up at you, sweet Mom,
As you look at us from above.
By Joanna Fuchs

3 Months Ago Today......

I hate to be a downer. Most of the time I am ok and don't dwell on the loss of my mom. But lately it has been hitting me harder. I get to the point that I have anger about things that mostly likely are not worth my efforts (like friends and family who let her passing go and didn't even bother to contact Kim or I). I don't want to lose the pain because that means she is further away. But most of all I just miss her and the holidays are just going to be so painful without her. I wish I had some better pictures of her on my computer... but most of the better ones are on the broken hard drive I haven't had luck getting fixed. So here are a couple of our more recent memories... Love ya to Moon and Back Momma!!!

Just wanted to say quickly that everyone who sent us cards and/or flowers for my mom's memorial, we really appreciate it. We heard some beautiful things from many friends from mom's past and even some family. It truly means so much to us to see how much Mom was cared and loved for. I was amazed at how much love came from my dad's families. I couldn't have made it through with my Aunt & Uncle that was here, Kimmy, Dennis, and hubby and kids. I also have some wonderful friends who checked on me often and I appreciate and love you all for it!

My Mom's remains came back today. My dad came by and showed me the urn which immediately made me cry because well she would have loved it in life. It was so perfect it was beyond words. He also made some beautiful Memorial Cards that had beautiful poems in them, which I immediately teared up and cried over. And then last but not least he pulled out two jewelry cases which he said was for Kim and I. When I opened mine I started bawling. It is a beautiful tear drop which as some of my mom's ashes in it. Its soooo beautiful and I can wear it close to my heart which is exactly where my mom is always.

Mom's Obituary

BRENDA KRYCHOWECKY July 15, 1951 – July 8, 2007 Brenda Krychowecky, 55, of Port St Lucie, FL passed away July 8, 2007 in her home after battling with COPD for 4 years. Brenda was born in Mayland, TN, the daughter of William "AV" and Mary Frances (Tays) Byers. Brenda resided in the Treasure Coast for the past 13 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and niece and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Krychowecky ; daughters, Christina (Robert) Burns of Port St Lucie, FL and Kimberly Arnott of Jacksonville Beach, FL; sister Pat (Barry) Welliver of Rockford, IL ; brother Ronnie (Sue) Byers of Iowa; grandchildren Ryan, Ethan, & Megan Burns of Port St Lucie, FL; aunt, Lucille Payne of Rockford, IL; uncles Claude (Gladys) Tays of Rockford, IL and David (Judy) Tays of Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Jerry Byers; aunt, Betty White. Contributions may be made in memory of Brenda to Hospice of St Lucie. All County Crematory of Stuart, FL was in charge of the arrangements. Requested no services.