I just found out that my best friends Mother passed away this past weekend. Having lived with her for years, I can say that she was a very straight forward, no BS’ing, in your face personality… but she was one of the kindest souls I’ve ever met in my life.

I didn’t get the chance to talk to her in 2008… I found out she had cancer (in the kidney) in December, 2007, and I only spoke to her briefly. She was very positive (as she always seemed to be over the past 8 years) and seemed to be staying strong for her family and friends who were obviously scared.

Her Daughter, Lynette, got married in the Hospital and even had news coverage ( as seen here )… I’m sure she was happy to witness that.

Her youngest Daughter, Alicia (my best friend), has overcome a major drug addiction that led her to incarceration on a few occasions. Unfortunately, I’m worried that things might spiral out of control soon - as she loved her mother very much… they were extremely close.

With all of the Airline cancellations at DFW Airport, I’m thinking I won’t be able to make it to her funeral in California… I guess we’ll see how it goes.

We’ll definitely miss her. Rest In Peace, Jeanette! I love you!