1727. Mom...

I can’t quite believe that it’s been 5 years since you left us...I’ve always loved this photo as I took it of you with your beloved Samoyed, Riga....my kids always called you Nana Riga and that name continued long after Riga had passed away....

I’m so glad I managed to see you at your very best not long before you passed away as you’d had so many years of illness to cope with..but the last time I spent some good quality time with you, you were in great form and that has made such a treasured memory for me...