My Dearest Mama Chris

Mama Chris.  Someone who I hold very near and dear to my heart.  She's been a part of my life for a long time now, and in a way, adopted me as one of her own.

My first real memories of her are when she called me up out of the blue and asked me to work for her because one of her workers walked out.  She knew I was one of Emily's friends, and that I was old enough to work for her.  From there stemmed a beautiful friendship.

Some of my most memorable times in my life were spent with Mama Chris and Emily.  Our road trip to California.  Getting lost.  Running red lights.  The blown up blender.  The "Scary" Guy in Hollywood. Catering for the Harley Davidson people.  The drunk guy thinking that Kitchen Van Go was a bus, and just hopped on.  The Relient K concert.  The list really could go on.

But in the most recent years, she became my "Hospital Buddy".  Anytime I wound up in the hospital, I could count on a visit from her because she'd just happen to have a doctor's appointment when I was there.  And vice versa.

She's been through so much, and through the whole thing, she's been strong.  One of my true heros.  I'll always love her for all that she's done in my life to help me out.

Mama Chris, tonight my thoughts are with you.