Maria Matelli Rhodes

My mother...now where to even begin...I admire 3 things about her the most. 

Her strength...she had more then anyone I had ever met...she even had enough to give out and still have enough to keep her satisfied.

Her compassion...my mother welcomed anybody into our lives.  If you had a past...she didn't care, she felt if she brought you into a good environment and a good home, you would change your habits.  Alot of times it worked, but other times it didn't...but that never stopped her.

And last but not least...her heart.  She had the biggest and the most courageous heart I had ever seen.  Nothing got her spirit down, nothing pulled her down, every time something happened, she would turn her weaknesses into strengths.  She never gave up on anybody, she felt that everyone deserved a chance.  Not many have that ability, most others would tell everyone to take a hike and leave her and her family. 

Mama...I miss you terribly, more then you can even imagine.  I need you so much, I need to have someone to turn to with what's going on in my life.  But I have a feeling I'll be seeing you soon anyway...I love you mama.  Always and Forever.

Blessed Be,
~Kirsarehna

One of the greatest things I loved about mama, is just hanging out with her during the day, watching t.v. or taking her to the doctors or do whatever I had to do...as long as I was with her I was happy.  She always had a way of making everyone around her smile, she was the kindest, sweetest person I had ever met...she is the one who kept me together after everything with daddy...she was the person who trusted everyone, no matter what their past, she always gave them a chance.  I love her always, and I miss her terribly.

Much Love and Many Blessings Mama

I remember when i would stay at her house on Gary Drive on Friday Nights because i bowled with her daughter Tina every saterday.  I wish she was still here to tell me "Get outta bed or your gonna make us late"  I would always sleep in, or try to.  She never did let me ofcourse.  When she moved to the house off of Patterson, I remember going there to hang out with them around xmas and halloween and always saying goodnight to her and "Ill see you tomorrow Mom!"  Everytime i would stay the night over at the house, i would always tell her goodnight and kiss her on the cheek.  She was like another mother to me.  I love you Maria....Mom...Always!

I remember that no matter whatever happened, nothing was ever able to break her spirit.  She was always here for everyone, no matter who it was, no matter what they've done in the past, she never gave up on trying to help people.  She was always my hero, no matter how much she was told I don't think she realized it.  I told her many times but I don't think she was quite told enough.  I love her and I miss her more  than anything I've ever loved or missed in this world.  I wish she was here so she can help me figure out how life is supposed to be lived and help me figure things out. 

 

MAMA I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MY SOUL!!!

 

Much Love and Many Blessings,

~*Kristina Marie*~

I remember something that she told me.  Maria told me to "stick my boobs out to throw a better bowling shot".  I always thought that was true and i still do because when i put my shoulders back or in her terms "Stick my boobs out" I hit  my mark everytime.  When i stopped doing that, i never did get my strike.  I remember going to Loveland with her, robert, becca and Tina to do a bowling tournament.  It was fun when she was my bowling coach.  I can tell she had alot of fun when it came to tellin me what to do because she couldnt do it for me.  I may not be your blood daughter, but i still loved you like you were my real mother.  I love you so much Mother Maria and I will see you soon.  You and Father ofcourse *smiles*