Esther Santillan Corral
Suegra,
I imagine you looking like this when Jesus says, “Tell me about your family.” I see you pointing to all of us and saying, “Take a look for yourself.” proudly then putting your hands on your hips just like in this picture.
This is one of my all-time favorite pictures of you and such a fun day. This is the way I remember you. Always full of life and love. You knew no definition for “stranger”. You spread comfort and care. You touched the hearts of all those you came in contact with. You were “Small but MIGHTY”. I’m glad you are on my side.
The tough times are fading and my memories of love, life, and laughter are taking over. You are infectious, caring, loving, fun, smart, witty, wise, and crazy about all of us… the fortunate people that had the chance to know you.
So many wonderful people seem to be coming out of the wood work. They have come to show the same love to us, your family, that you showed them every chance you had. They are here with us and I can’t help but feeling like you will walk in any minute — late as usual, but that you will walk in any minute with some tasty treat and steal the show. I loved when you would seemingly make up some word and say, “That’s what we say in Spanish”. I miss you with all my heart.
Gabby and I thought about how happy Chase and Butler were when you walked into Heaven and it made us smile for a minute or two. Just think, no one there will get on to you for giving them too many treats.
You are loved and missed.
~ Yerno
[ That's how we say "son-in-law" in Spanish 
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I just can’t believe it. I can hear her voice, her laughter, her witty little quips.
Miss her so much.
Honorary Mija,
Dana
Amazing post, I think you effectively captured Esther’s essence and her charm, and her unfaltering affection for the people in her life; everything we loved about her.
Ryan what an amazing blog on mom….she loved you oh so very much. i hope she knows how much we all love her. she was the most amazing women i have ever known and i miss her every second of everyday.