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Final Farewell

We all stood there, staring into a deep grave as Amber Boswell was put to rest. Cindie clutched onto Callie for dear life, while Sonali put a bouquet of perky white daises on the grave of a perky woman. I sniffed, I didn't know her but I had been crying a lot. Crying for Cindie and Sonali. "Goodbye, Mother." Sonali's voice cracked as a single tear slid down her cheek. Chrissa walked up behind her best friend and hugged her tight. Charity noticed my solemn state and nudged my shoulder. "You okay?" She asked. I shook my head. "Why not?" She asked again, her voice showing her concern. "I mean, that could have been my mom. I don't know, I guess it's kind of me regretting all those years I didn't spend with my mom." I sighed. "Have you called her lately?" She asked. "Yeah, we talk once a week now, but every time I hang up that phone, the reality sets in that I'm not with my mom anymore." I stated as we made