Wyomia Hood was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was my Mom. She was the back bone of our family. She always taught me to be strong no matter what. I am the youngest and only girl of seven children. Whenever I had a problem or just needed a shoulder to lean on she was alwyas there. Ma, What am I going to without you??? This is my worst nightmare. I know you told me not to worry about that the Lord would take care of you. But what will I do now!!! THanksgiving and Christmas were unreal without you, but we did the best we could. Oh man, Mother's day was just horrible. Everyone keeps telling me that it will get better with time and maybe it will, but for now I just don't know, I cried almost the entire day on Mother's Day because I miss you so much. I didn't have anyone to cook dinner for and just sit around and chit/chat. I pray for strength each day. My Ma had triple by-pass surgery on July 5, 200o. We were all scared to death, but she came through with flying colors. She was 71 years old and a very independent woman. Even after the surgery she still did everything for herself. The Lord called you home on August 5, 2001 in the wee hours of the morning. By the time we found you, you were already gone home to be with the Lord. This was devasting to us all because you were fine the night before. I just talked to you about 11:30 p.m. the night before. But I guess the Lord knew you were tired and your heart was heavy so called you home to get your rest. We had just buried my Dad on May 4, 2001 and my youngest brother on May 9, 2001. All three of them had congestive heart failure. My parents were married for 45 years and my brother was only 40 years old. The coroner said you died from a heart attack, but I think it was a broken heart. When you lkeft me soe how, somewhere I picked up the strength to carry on and keep the family together. I know Dad, Lil Bro and Ma are smiling downm on us saying be strong. They said the Lord looks out into the garden and only picks the best roses. I truly believe this because he took three beatuiful roses form my life. But I know God knows best and if I live my life right I will see thos beautiful roses again!!! Missing you much!!! Your loving daughter!!! Pat