Maria Valentin Flores passed away.
I am very happy for her because she was suffering and wanted to be with Dad. She asked me if she could leave and be with Dad; I gave her a hearty permission to leave and be with all the relatives and friends that have already passed away.
She was a very happy person and smiled at everyone who came to our house to visit her. She was very happy to be with her friends and relatives that would come over to our house to see us.
She enjoyed when I would play my violin, especially when I played the Virgin de la Magdalena (Virgin of the Mary Magdalene). This is the song that bullfighters play during the bull fight. This song would give a lot of joy and I tried to play it every morning before she ate her breakfast.
The neighbors also enjoyed seeing her and Dad in front yard. She had a very busy life and was able to graduate as a Special Needs Teacher when she lived in Puerto Rico. She also enjoyed traveling to Puerto Rico and flying back and forth to Puerto Rico.
She was extremely surprised and shocked when I was asked if I wanted to volunteer to serve in Desert Storm as a medical specialist Non-Commissioned Officer.
My father served 2 tours in Korea. This was a very trying time for her since she was also pregnant with me at this time.
I have some wonderful memories with Mom including when we went to Gary, Indiana and went on a roller coaster ride. I was screaming my head off and I am sure she was laughing while this was happening and she told me to close my eyes. My next-door neighbor told me about the times Mom would bring them a basket full of fruit and vegetables with a piece of cloth covering them.
I have really enjoyed sharing with you sharing about Mom and will always cherish these memories for the rest of my life.