This is the second time I have attempted to post this story. First in condolences and then as a story. I don't know what is wrong but trying again>

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Marie, ((alias 'Mom') which as you know, I would write in the address on any correspondence to you) I will miss you well beyond the words I struggle to write today as I can hardly see the keyboard though my tears. I love you as my own Mom for you just 'simply' were. I don't think you thought of yourself in that light to me and I wouldn't be surprised. It is 'just' who you are. There are a few of us who know what this quote, attributed to you, refers to but now that I think of it it was true for that moment but now, for as much as you are to me, "One is each" simply is not correct. I have two Moms.

 When Carolyn, Adam and I became the friends we still are some 50+ years later you treated me like family. So much so that you would sometimes find me already in your pool when you woke up and then...call me in for breakfast. That was just the best!

 You and Adam Sr., who I miss dearly as well, would literally take me everywhere you took your family. Only the day before you went to heaven to join the other wonderful people in your family and the special friends of yours I knew, the Paramus Bathing Beaches came into my mind. I've no idea why this subject did but perhaps you were thinking of such things and sent me that message. I believe you did.

 Though there is so much to say I think you will have understood this point, I love you 'Mom' and I will NEVER forget you.

 I'm not sure if you know but I just hate beer. I've not had a six-pack's worth in my entire life. I will drink a beer to your honor both this Saturday, your 90th birthday and Monday.

 My most heartfelt regrets today are; I wasn't around to be with you more, that I can't be there now to see you, hold your hand once again, kiss you on the cheek and honor you. 

 Please Rest In Peace Marie 'Mom' Beldycka.  Perhaps I will be lucky enough to go where you surely are and be with you again.

All my everlasting love, Milt(y)