Dora F. de Peralta

Mother's Day 2018 should have been a joyful and revered holiday in honor and for the glory of our mothers. I just became 64 years of age and as of one year ago, I find myself an orphan and see one big empty space against the sky and heaven. The lost and grief of my mother death has been tough and rough--it destroyed any chance or opportunity of an eldest son to say, to love, and to touch the greatest that was my mother. I am shocked and devastated by the velocity and ferocity of time and distance--she was the greatest person in the life. I know their is a God because only God could give me a person and individual that resulted in me as a human, man, gentleman, Christian, American, servant, teacher and scholar with her identity, statue, nature, traits, abilities, love, and care of this holy office of mother. I thank God for everything in my life and pray He give eternal rest and blessed peace to my Mother, His most devoted servant and teacher. In Honor and Glory of my God, I petition in deepest worship and highest faith to fill my emptiness, to lighten my heavy heart, and to return my faith, trust and joy of my God. I am my mother's reflection and I appreciate her forever.

Most beloved Mother, your birthday is celebrated now and always for being a special and wonderful individual, woman, parent, best friend, mentor, first teacher, and greatest hero who has effected and affected your eldest son with your love, humor, graces, talents, work and example to her home, family, friends and communities. I want to always reflect you in my life and will forever pray you have God's blessings, because you have my love, respect, appreciation, and dearest memories. My Lord God with his Holy Saints and Holy Angels grant you eternal rest and peace.