This photo is a recent find. It's from the end days. (Note the hydrangeas and coconut cake.) 

Those sea foam eyes look tired. 

My mama is beautiful here. While most probably see a sick woman, I see an accomplished artist who made a difference in the lives of her students. A daughter whom her father loved dearly and instilled everything he loved within her. A friend, who trekked the mountains and charged the waters and found her way home by the stars. A cancer survivor who fought for 6 more years when she was only given 2 months. I see a wife and a mom who loved her family with everything she ever had. 

My beautiful mama. 

Today marks her 6th year since she was called Home.

I love you mom.