May 13, 2021
Author: Sylvia Gutierrez
Jaguar was an affectionate son. Like his big sister Jena, he loved to hug and cling on to me. He always sat or stood close to me, especially when taking photos. Buuuuuuuttt, he had a gross habit that he NEVER outgrew. It started in his early childhood. He would lick his lips and plant a good kiss on my cheek. Wiping his saliva off with the back of my hand, I’d cringe, “Jaaag, you’re so gross!” He found it so funny and would giggle, “I love you mommy.”
When he would come home on leave, he’d look at me from a distance, walk toward me, open his arms wide, nod his head while swirling his tongue across his lips to make sure I saw, pucker up, and, yep, plant a solid wet one on me. Even though it would always make me cringe, I had long ago given in to his slimy way of showing me love. I don’t know what our heavenly reunion will be like, but if it’s anything like before, I gladly look forward to it 
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