Rosa Genaro
January 8, 1930 - January 4, 2021

"Good morning Mami! Today is a beautiful day. A little cool, but sunny. I remember going to your house and I will then open the curtains and shade. You would ask me, \" Why do you open the curtains and shade?\" I then reply, \" so the day may enter\" I would do this just to let the day light in. I would then get you really for the day, while at the same time, either turning on the radio or TV. You liked to watch the news... Mami so much has happened, and now there is a vaccine for covid-19. Mami covid-19 has killed a lot of people. We even had covid-19. Papito\'s co-workers gave it to him. He experienced high fever and coughing. I was afraid for him... He gave it to us. Amanda, and I experienced the no smell and taste, while Carlos had a day or two of, just, upset stomach symptoms. Thank God Mami we survived it.... Mami you knew about the virus we would talk about all the time.., Mami today I want to talk to you about something else. Something I, dearly, hold in my heart- Today is Mother\'s Day, and guess what Mami? Today is also my birthday! - 56... I remembered, always, telling you, Mami, \" I am your Mother\'s Day gift forever!!!! Once before you had passed, I looked at the calendar to see when we were going to celebrate our day as one. I noticed it was 2021. I then thought about it and wonder if we were going to celebrate this day together, because it seemed so far away - now the day is here. However, you are not here. I\'m here, alone, to celebrate our day, Mami. I think about you everyday, and I\'m so broken hearted, Mami!!!! Especially, today.... oh! how I wish you was still here, Mami. Today is Sunday. We going to be together at church. I wanted to celebrate you today, at church, with a mass in your name. Sadly to hear, I was told, by the church staff, that all mothers are celebrated on Mother\'s Day. So now I must schedule another date... Mami Happy Mother\'s Day in heaven! Miles and miles away from me- but yet so very close to me! Mami here I am sending you hugs, bunches and bunches of flowers, music songs, kisses, and smiles. Miss you and love you forever and forever and forever! Amen!"

"Good morning mami! It's a month now that you are dancing in Heaven. I wish I can see you dancing. Mami I am reading a little book about what Mother Theresa's teachings mean. I learned that at the moment of death one is not judged according to the numbers of good deeds and diplomas one received. We are judged according to the LOVE one put into our work... I also read God doesn't give what one can not handle. Mami I believe God gave you a tenacious job that you never thought you would be able to handle.... Surprise! You handled your job (raised 7 kids as a single mom) with "pride and love" what a job! YOU raised us very well! You did it out of LOVE and because of this mami, I have faith that YOU are dancing in Heaven with beautiful flowers in your arms~ Thank you for a job well done! MISS U, LOVE U~"

"Mami because you are in Heaven I have A LOT of Heaven in my heart. Everyday all day I have you on my mind. Wishing and hoping I can bring you back home just how I did when you left the hospital. Mami I see flowers, I see YOU! Miss you~ Love you"

"Mami I miss you so much. I think about you all day everyday mami. I can?t believe it will be a month I haven?t spoken to you mi Reina. Oh mom, How do I go on mom? Hugs and kisses "

"Oh mami how I miss you soo much. How do I go on? Always in my heart. Te Amo mami"

"MY QUEEN MOM YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. Te AMO ................... I MISS YOU :("

"Happy Birthday Ma. Sorry your grand daughter post was removed, so I removed mine...We wish you a beautiful paradise birthday with much beautiful flowers like you...We miss you dearly Te quieremos mucho! Priscilla Samantha Ricardo jr. Savannah y Ethan para sempre Ma!!!!! Corazon duro!!!!"

"We love you mom"

"Happy blessed birthday my Queen ! I miss you mom."

"Forever my Queen! Forever in my Heart ??"

"Mami, Puso send you his love, and this beautiful poem... He said, "he remembers you, and cherish how *Dona Rosa* was amazing and a courageous Mother." Mami, Puso also said, "you are a beautiful person with a great big heart." He loved you like a mom! Sleep in peace~"

"From the Rodriguez family.. It was a great honor to have her in my life and part of my family she's always provided a home for me and a meal to eat which I cherish with all my heart.. A strong willingness to keep a family together was just one of the many accomplishments she's achieved throughout her lifetime gone but never forgotten always in our hearts.."

"Mama, thank you for creating such a big and beautiful family. Because of you, none of us will ever truly be alone. We always have each other to laugh with, cry with, share with and chismear ;). In good times and hard times it's all of us against the world. I couldn't be more grateful for all my aunts, uncles, cousins and more. Christmas Eve 2020 will always hold such a beautiful memory for me. When I FaceTimed to see how you were and they told you that Ethan was on the phone you said, "Bring him to me." You were so happy and excited to see him and without anyone reminding you, you started saying his name and talking to him and he loved it! I'm so so happy to have that moment with me forever and I'm glad it brought you happiness too. Rob, Ethan and I love and miss you dearly."

"Mama somehow I have to continue through life without your physically being by my side. Thank you for teaching me strength, feminism, loyalty, the importance of a smile/happiness, importance of family and so much more. I promise to take all the many things you've taught me over the years and continue forward to always honor you. Mama you are my best friend, as I write this with a broken heart that I have truly never experienced before, I pray that you hear me and see this. MAMA, I will continue to do bigger and bigger things in the name of making you proud! And hey, guess what mama? Remember your job at the nursery when we first moved here? Well 25 years later and this is where I work in a masters level position. Everyday I think about you and everyday I sit in my office helping kids I am overwhelmed with immense gratitude and thankfulness. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make you proud. Mama, best friend, my queen, Yo te amo para siempre! Y bendicion"

"Mommy I heard your breathing sounds, I was in the room with you at the last hour, I touched the bell to call the nurse to come into your room, as I placed my hand in your warm face. I couldn't believe you was gone, however never forgotten, in my heart forever my forever coconut. Te estrano ma!! Siempre en mi corazon.."