I've never been affected before the way I was today. Before today I'd also never been to a memorial service. Unfortunately, this morning was the service for my best friend's mother, Janet. It was not any option in my mind NOT to attend.
I've never cried over a loss before. A few family members of mine have passed in my lifetime and I never shed a tear. Maybe I was too young or maybe I wasn't close enough to them. However, today I cried like a baby, both for the beautiful, wonderful woman lost, and for my friends, Amanda and Travis who lost their mother.
I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose a parent, especially so young. My best friend is only seventeen, and her brother, also my friend, is only a few years older. I love them very much. I also loved their mother. With no due disrespect, she was like a second mom to me I will also miss her. I know very well I could never relate to their pain and grief but I will always miss her, and I will always be there for them.
Once, in a time of need, this amazing woman let me stay with them, despite the fact that I was dating her son. She included me in their family for a week, feeding me dinner every night and driving me to school every morning. Though it wasn't a very good reason that I had to stay with them, it was a fun week. I got to stay with my best friend for a week and spend a lot of time with my boyfriend at the same time. They all made me feel very much at home, especially Janet.
Being her daughter's best friend, I was constantly over at her house. I would often show up without warning, and never once did she deny me entry into her home. I'd show up after school sometimes, and come to see Amanda when I would be crying or upset. No matter what the reason, Janet always greeted me with a hug; she always seemed happy to see me. Like her kids, I also called her "mommy" jokingly, because she treated me like her own, with so much love and compassion.
To tell the truth, Janet treated everyone with that love and compassion. Those were her trademark traits, and everyone loved her for that. All of Amanda's friends and all of Travis' friends loved her, and I'm sure it's safe to say we will all always love her.
We will always miss and remember her.
R.I.P. Janet Hayn. Forever in our hearts.
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