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.
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With a grateful heart,
I’ve been away from blog-reading for a few weeks and just saw your sad news about your mom. I am so sorry, Anne! I can truly relate to what you are going through, as I have lost both of my parents in the past five years. I feel like a different person now in many ways. I’m finding myself questioning everything about my life, yet appreciating the good days even more. It is a restless time, waiting for my “new normal” to fall into place. I’m glad for you that you find contentment and purpose in your blog, because I know your readers feel a connection to you in return. I wish happiness and peace for you in the days ahead.
Who can blame you? I’m glad you are feeling like blogging, and I agree it certainly makes you look at life differently. I just read about your mom, and this must be so difficult for you. I’m thinking about you.
My heart feels your pain , your mother would love your idea of living with intention . I’m sure your family brought her so much joy. So blessed you and your Dad are close and offer each other support , friendship and love.
????I Am so very sorry ????there are just no words that seem correct to say????My Mother Passed away 10 Years ago already????I think of her so often every day ????I always want to call her up and tell her something ????I Will keep you and your Family always in my prayers????Love and Hugs to All Regina
God bless you in your healing. I know how you feel, as I said, my mom past away a year ago. I still keep thinking of her and things to share with her. Somehow I feel like an orphan now that both parents are gone. Please focus on all your happy memories to get you through the tough days.
(At Christmas I did up photo albums for us adult siblings, things to remember of our growing up years. Now that Christmas has past, I have spent time doing one for myself.).