My mom was always the first to call me at midnight on my birthday. Since her passing in 2020, my birthday hasn’t been the same. I am sad and keep isolated.

This year, for some reason, I felt different and did what mom would want me to do … I celebrated my 60 years with my children, grandchildren and friends, I went to moms favorite place “the casino,” and I gambled.

Mom loved the slot machines and so that’s what I did. I was happy and definitely felt my mom with me, especially when I heard “ding ding ding.” Yes, I won, and I know that my mom playing with me. Mom, you are my favorite Birth-Day present.