Wish I could do more.

Most people know or have heard about my friend Jamie. We have been friends for 10 years and it's been awesome knowing her. One of the many things that I like about her is that she is always bubbly happy and always looking for a reason to throw a party (like it's the last day of summer lets have a pool party) or simply organize a get together with family and friends. Very seldom does she sweat the small stuff and if she does, she gets over it right away.

I can always tell how she is doing by the tone of her voice, so when she called me Saturday evening I knew something was wrong. She broke the awful news that her mother had passed away. Her mom had been sick for a while. To hear her so sad, just broke my heart to pieces. And when she said "I wish you were here" just tore me apart. I feel so bad that I can't be there for her. I know she understands why I can't, but I just wish I could do more. Thank God she has a huge family who is there to support her during these tough times.

I will never forget that her Mom always wore a smile on her face and I'll be forever grateful that she opened her doors to me. They are like my second family. Literally. If things were ever "sour" or boring at our house during the holidays I would spend them at the De Leon residence.

My parents will be going to the funeral on my behalf and that makes me feel a bit better.