Friday, June 29, 2012
I have always regarded Marianne as one of the most important people from my childhood and I always will....as much as I love my own Mom, everyone who knows us well knows that she was not always able to have me around, and during those times my Mom needed someone to watch me, Marianne was always willing to take me in with open arms no matter what time of day or night. I loved her for that because alot of the time my Mom needed to be "childless", I would be scared of where I might have to go and who I might have to stay with and I was always heartbroken from knowing I was going to miss my Mom because I would never know exactly how long I would have to be away from her. The only times I didnt have to feel that way was when we would pull up to Mariannes house and I would feel a rush of relief flow over me. I knew she would take me and I knew I didnt have to worry anymore because she loved me just like her own kids and I was treated just like one of the big happy family that they were. I still missed my Mom but I was hugely comforted by the mothering I would receive at Mariannes house and as I look back at those times I realize that it was with her that I felt most secure because she was always there, in the same place whenever anyone she loved needed her and she was strong yet kind and she had a smile that lit up the whole world, at least my world when I was with her. She taught me what it meant to be consistant and although it may have taken me too many years to get to the place where I offer the same things to my own children, I owe many, many of the values I strive for to Marianne because I was blessed in this life to have had her as a "second" Mother during the time in my life where I might of been lost without her. I wish I would of sought her out in the latter years of my life and I am so sorry that I didnt. I loved her...she has and always will hold a special place in my heart. Im sure she has a place in a great number of hearts, she was just that unforgettable and now she is in heaven reaping the rewards I am positive she deserves. God Bless her and her whole family. I love you all!!!! La La
