My Mom passed Jan.3,2002.I chose not to participate in holiday get togethers with family.The ones I did attend were difficult cuz it was just empty without my beloved mom. Thanksgiving 2009,started to get the invites for the holiday dinner.Well I gave in to my nephews invite.I took my Dad, and it was ok.Took me along time but I did it finally.On our way home I stopped to visit my sister who had h…