Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Every year for the past 9 years, Cinco De Mayo has taken on a special meaning for me.
My mother passed away on this day after a 5 month bout with cancer. It seems very fitting that she would pick this day for her transition. She had visited Mexico City many times with her parents who had business partners there. She loved the people and culture and even the food! My mother lived in Mexico City with this family for almost a year when she was in her teens.
It is time to celebrate new birth in the spring time of the year. So Cinco De Mayo reminds me to celebrate my mother’s life and the joy she lived and all the joy she brought others in her very special way. Rather than morn her loss, I always have a plan to be a celebration of her life instead. She always loved a great party! Life is to be lived and celebrated every minute of every day!
I am happy and grateful she was my Mom and happy and grateful for all the things she taught me and all the gifts she gave me through my life and even now!
So Happy Cinco De Mayo!