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My mom passed away and although I spent a lot of time with her and have no regrets about that I think of her daily and have so many questions that I never thought to ask her when she was still here on earth.  I was asked by a friend whose mother is still living to make a list of questions everyone should ask their mother before they don’t have the chance.  So here are my top 10 that I wish I would’ve asked:

1. What are some stories about your childhood?
2. What are the names of all the relatives that you know?
3. What is our heritage/ancestry?
4. What was it like to raise me?
5. When and where did you meet my dad?
6. How did you play it so cool when I started dating?
7. What did you most want to accomplish in life?
8. What would you do differently in your life?
9. What would you like to see me do with my life?
10. Can we take a selfie together?

The truth is I can’t make a perfect list.  Everyday a new situation arises that brings new questions or stories I want to talk with her about.  I really just desire to sit with her, to hear her voice, to feel her touch, and to see her smile.   Yet another reason I live my life with the goal of heaven, so I can one day be reunited with her.  So whether she is sick or healthy spend time with your mother.  The more time you spend with her the better you will be able stil “hear” her voice when she is gone.