Mothers

Odd that on Fathers Day I've been thinking about my mom.  But I have, so there.  She passed away a little over 9 years ago in a sudden way.  Nothing shocking, just collapsed walking to her car after work.  I don't think the doctors could find a definitive cause, so they just said "heart attack".  Doesn't matter, knowing what killed her, won't bring her back. 
She was one of the warmest, most caring people you would ever have met.  An angel on earth.  I know I'm a little biased, but I've heard other people call her that as well.  Most of my adult life I was upset that she was gone, but never really gave much thought to what I am missing without her.  I now have someone who I really wish she could have met and incorporated into her life.  My fiance, is very much like her in some respects.  She is caring, kind, has a quirky sense of humor and is deeply concerned about the welfare of others.  I very much wish Mom could have met her. 
I am getting a mother-in-law though.  In many ways she is similar to my mother as well.  She's a mom's mom.  You know the kind.  Bakes you cookies when you are feeling bad, goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable.  I like her quite a bit, but there is always a little something that makes me slightly standoffish to her.  I think it's because she DOES remind me of my mother.  I kind of feel that if I let her get to close, then it will tear open the scar that has healed over my heart.

A short post...it's almost midnight.  And I need to work tomorrow.  Good night.