When my Mom surprised me on my birthday last year December 2012, with my son Christopher, Moms/my god daughter Naomy and Angies son!! Who would have thought that two months later she would no longer be by our side. She was a loving person in her own special way which each one of her children myself Debbie and Laurie and grandchildren Andres, Monique and Christopher understood so well. The last 14 months of her life she was able to share moments, laughs, visits and beautiful conversations with her sister Maria Arriola. (she had not seen or spoke in many years) In 2011 I made the phone call to my Aunt when my mom became ill. My mom welcomed her with love and happiness I could see that in her expression, eyes and hear it in her voice when we spoke. I am so glad they were able to reunite as sisters and I am sure my mom felt very happy knowing that at the end her and her sister were together because she missed her in her life. Love you, Mom you are always in my heart there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and wish you were still here to talk to, to laugh with and to talk about the novelas. Lots of hugs and kisses Debbie Hagan Daughter