Let All That You Do Be Done in Love
There is no mystery, this is just the way she is.
Angels walk amongst us. Not the winged kind with halos and white robes, nor the chubby spooky baby kind that comes out every Valentine’s day. There are real flesh and blood angels who walk through life just like you and I do. They don’t draw attention to themselves but when we meet them, we know it. They smile a lot, laugh a lot, and give everything of themselves without a hint of self-righteousness or expectations of getting something in return. They draw from a deep internal well and pour love into the world. I know they exist. My mother is an Angel.
It begins with her name: Marianita. It is a portmanteau combining her mother’s name (Mary) and her grandmother’s name (Anita) that channels both of their loving influences. When asked about her inspiration, without hesitation Mom says that her mother has been a source of strength. According to Mom, she “never uttered a sour word about another person.”. Even when she and her younger brother Michael, would get into trouble, Mary would express disappointment, but never yell. She was always generous with her time — putting others ahead of herself. Marianita was inspired by her mother’s commitment and selflessness; she did what it took to ensure her children and husband had a good life.
