My mother would have marked ninety-nine years of life today. Wildflowers always bring joyful memories of her favorite season. Knowing her diagnosis would end her days quickly, she set her family and friends thinking a completely different way. She had always feared a death in a fiery car crash, with the consequences and loose ends left for her surviving family. She had the answer to that question … “How will my life end”! She became the queen holding court in her last days. Her brother and his sweet wife welcomed all she wished to see as they visited to love and reminisce with her. She allowed us to participate in her final party, and a party it became! Always I will be so grateful to my Aunt and Uncle for giving her such special times with so many. Yes, she was born 99 years ago today. The wildflowers remind me that she lived a life I can still celebrate!
