Teresa

Teresa, you were my friend and I’ll miss our now scattered get-togethers.  I will keep all our lived moments, which were mostly in the category of GREAT!

We were brought together so naturally that we were bound to be friends.  At the beginning we would randomly meet in the same places with our kids in tow.  Golden Gate Park, Bakers Beach and of course, at school.  We both found out that we met our significant otheres at Baker’s Beach! that was it…. we were sisterly from then on.

We shared so many Halloweens, we did book projects for our daughters while they played in the other room, we went for nature walks, we went to bars, remember Nickie’s on Haight?, or El Rio on Mission? to listen to World Music and drink and perhaps flirt around as we were two “hot” single moms on a night off.

I always admired your uncanny ability to enjoy simplicity.  I LOVED that about you.   A simple print cotton napkin, a bunch of wild flowers picked on a walk, a beautiful tiny box made of wood scraps from the frame shop, a mini-art garden out of driftwood and rocks with a little green thing added.

I love you Teresa.  I really do.

You were a mix of strenght and fragility at the same time.  You kept the ship for Maya and yourself, a full time job, getting Maya to ballet, all the daily responsabilities of a single mom that you held with strenght and poise.  And at the same time you could burst into tears very quickly for a little something that seemed irrelevant, at least to me.

I loved when you met Cameron.  What a gift for you and Maya.  By then we were not doing so many things together anymore but our meetings were always meaningful, just like family.  You had found your perfect partner and our friendship and love was always kept alive.

Cameron, you have been such a perfect fit for the family.  You are fresh water, laughter, food and pure love.  I love who you are and the touch you are in Maya’s and Teresa’s life, which made them bloom even more.  I’m so sorry for your loss and happy that you made the best of these years with her.

Maya, you are like my daughter.  You are strong and beautiful and learned from your mom how to overcome challenges and difficulties and yet be positive, happy and confident.  Her passing will shake strongly your foundation.  Yours was a relationship so interconnected with each other.  Please accept the support from all of us who adore you.

Renie Joie, Avery and Skylr are sending their love.   We are here for you.  I know you have a large family and friends who care for you Maya, and for you Cameron.  We are a few more from the bunch wanting to contribute love or other things you may need.

All my love to you.  I wish you peace, specially now when it is hard to find it.