Never have I known such unconditional love. I had been a mom to my two sons, also, but when Alison died, they were teenagers and almost independent. A new life had to begin for me. I wasn't sure I could build. I wasn't sure I wanted to build without her.
Time marches on, though.
And while I miss Alison terribly, I made the choice to honor her memory every way I could. A lot of people miss her, though. She left behind a family that loves her dearly, teachers and fellow students who miss her cheery smile, and a lifetime of precious memories. I don't believe that the dead rise to heaven to become angels but if they do, Alison is surely one now. And perhaps, if she really is an angel, she can finally sing and do all the things she couldn't do here on this earth.