Monday, November 13, 2023
I met Anita when she married my father in 2000, from the beginning she treated me and my siblings as if we were her biological kids. I never felt left out when I visited my dad. Every holiday, every birthday, she remembered to always call me and send me gifts! I know my father was not an easy man to deal with especially when he hadn’t accepted Jesus as his savior, but she stood firm. She was exactly what my father needed to put him in his place. She was a no nonsense strong woman, and I always admired her for how she handled my dad. She truly loved him and she loved us all. When I fell into addiction, she looked for me, she prayed for me, when she would see me she would hug me and tell me how much she loved me and that I would and could overcome my demons. She never once shunned me! And just like everyone else said, she was the first to wish me a happy birthday. I could never forget since hers was March 10th, and mine March 11th! She was such an amazing person, I don’t think I ever recall her ever being mad, angry, or upset. She may have felt it, but she remained positive. I think it’s so unfair that she was taken from us in such a way, bc she didn’t deserve it! I can’t be mad at God, bc she wasn’t even mad. Tho she was getting worse, her smile and spirit never broke, she still texted me everyday, sent me messages of blessings. She would text my mom always asking about Yelsid, whom she loved so, so, so much. She had such a big heart, and she will be sincerely missed. She was also such a fashionable lady. She was a lady thru and thru, no matter where she went, she was always polished from head to toe. She took such great care of herself, her home, her plants, and her family. She was one of a kind. And I’m so glad that she married my dad, and that she was there to care for him and help him. I’m so glad I met her, and could call her family. I still cannot believe she is gone, but the only solace is that she went to a much better place and will no longer suffer. To Nancy, Lilly, and Fernando….thank you for sharing your mother with me and allowing me to be able to call her mom!
