A Lifetime of Laughter

Never has a soul brought more laughter into a home.

Such spark.

Such sass.

Little Miss Mouth of the South.

Which makes it way too quiet now.

Too dark.

Too reverent.

No cheerleader saying rah rah rah.

Delia is looking for you,

Her sweet mom.

Me too.

I'm going to keep thinking I hear you.

I hate my empty arms.

Empty bed.

Extra bowl.

But you made me laugh out loud

For almost fourteen years,

and I thank you.

Now run

And tell God to hurry up with dinner.

And snuggle with your best friend Willow,

And Gracious,

Caruso,

And roach in the sun with Opie.

I miss you, sweet pea.

Maria
February 7, 1995 - November 18, 2008