Well…you guys almost broke my blog! The day I posted about My Mom, hundreds of you left a comment. Every single one (and I have read them all) was a blessing. Each one of you is a blessing. I am honestly having a hard time coming up with the words to convey my thanks. I don’t know how to adequately express how grateful I am for your friendship…so I hope you just know. You generously shared your own stories and each one had its own message. You held me up when all I wanted to do was crumble.
My mom’s death has changed me forever. The phrase “life is short” has a brand new meaning. I want to live each moment like it was my last and not waste even one day. I know that might sound sort of dramatic, but I honestly feel differently about the years ahead. I can’t explain it fully but I want to try harder, love without reservation and live in the moment.
I need to get back to work. So many of you said to give myself time…and I promise I will…but I need to fill my days with something positive and wonderful. I can’t think of a better way to do that than hanging out with all of you. This blog has saved me countless times. Once again, it is coming to the rescue.
So many of you have asked about my dad. He is actually doing pretty good. We both have our moments of course…but we are starting to remember how my mom was before she got sick. I won’t let her final years define her and my dad feels the same way. We have no regrets. We both know we did the very best we could in regards to her care. We certainly weren’t perfect but we should get an “A” for effort. We are incredibly grateful that she was able to come home and be with us at the end of her life. My dad always put her happiness and well-being before his. He has been an incredible role model…not just for me but for my kids. That in itself is a precious gift.
I haven’t done a real project since before Christmas. With spring just around the corner, I hope to share some new and inspiring ideas. I will be sharing more of my eBay blog with anyone who subscribes by email…so if you haven’t signed up and want to, just click the image below my signature. (It might be among some ads so I’m sorry about that.)
With a grateful heart,
So glad you are doing a bit better Anne
God Bless you and your family
Much love,
Rose
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Mom’s are the most important people in our lives in many ways. Take comfort in your memories and remember that most important lesson – that life is indeed short. As a breast cancer survivor, I learned how precious each day is. Live in the moment and love the people in your life! Hugs.
Hi, So sorry to hear of your loss. I use your calendar printables everyday and I just wanted to say thank you.
It is so good to hear from you and I am glad you and your Dad are coping as best you can. Thank you so much for the “Live in the Moment” printable. It is such a good reminder. My daughter has finished her 30 radiation treatments and didn’t miss a day of teaching! It was hard, but she was determined. We are so proud of her. We don’t know what the future holds, but we go forward each day with confidence. Take care.
So glad to have you back, Ann! Yes, live in the moment! Blessings on your day, Karen from Oregon
I’ve been anxiously watching and waiting for your return, and I’m so happy to see your email address pop up this morning. You’ve been in my thoughts & prayers, Ann. As for you, your Dad and everyone else who is caring has ever cared for a loved one in their final days, I’m sure God gives us all an “A” for effort. Wishing you an early spring, w/sunshine and forsythia.
Big hugs,
So glad to hear from you today. Your posts are inspiring . Have your sad moments, but in remembering the happy times your heart will lift with joyful memories. Prayers are with you and yours.
Welcome back, Ann. Each of us finds a way to walk through our grief journey that is right for us. My father died in January. I have been working on a memory album combining photos and the stories he shared about his life. It has been therapeutic for me and will be a legacy for my children and their children. My mother has dementia so I’m glad I’ve written down most of her stories. She loves to look at family photos even if she doesn’t always remember who they are. It is hard to watch our parents age and even harder to lose them, but I am thankful for each day we had and will have together. Sorry this got longer than I planned. Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann, your post is an inspiration for me to be patient with my mother and to enjoy the moments that I have with her. She’s 93 so I will be facing this one day! Keep thinking and remembering those beautiful memories that you have of your mother!
Glad to see your post Ann. Both of my parents have passed on and I still miss them everyday. But I have so many wonderful memories of them and that helps me. Sending hugs.