Today is the tenth anniversary of my mother's death. She went by the name Connie although her given name was Rose. My mother was a beautiful woman and a meticulous housekeeper. Her hair was always perfect and she never left the house without makeup. She was warm, generous, gracious and kind, and every day I strive to be more like her. A couple of years back at a family function a friend of my mother's came to me and said, "My goodness, Debbie, you look just like your mother." It’s one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received."