I think it's a very difficult thing to lose your mom. At least, for me, it was. She was my only connection to my Filipino heritage and to be honest, I never wanted to lose her. In truth, this past 7 years since her death, everything I have done has been for her for one reason or another. Mom never left my side. It was her love for me that made me who I am today, and because of her I dream Big. She dreamed Big. And everything she did, was Big. I remember the way she would switch from English to Tagalog and back, and joke about almost everything, (especially grown-up humor :) ). My mom was a huge flirt, the Best cook, a spectacular giver, and a very loving grandma and mom. I admire her, and wish I could be like her and then some if life allowed. I am writing this to help someone who maybe misses their mom too. Because I know that you have many days where a piece of you seems to be gone. My whole life and existence is lost without her. I spend my life searching for her love again....