(The post below was written on July 1, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) My dad and I went out to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch yesterday. I can’t even count the number of birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Days, Father’s Days, going aways, and welcome homes we’ve celebrated at this restaurant. In … Continue reading We Are Sad and We Miss My Mom, But She Is Better Off
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Reunited and It Feels So Good!
(The post below was written on June 15, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) Due to the pandemic, we haven’t all been together since my mom’s funeral. It has made a difficult time that much more difficult. I’m so thankful we were all able to get together yesterday for a cookout at our … Continue reading Reunited and It Feels So Good!
It’s Time to Start Living Again
(The post below was written on June 13, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 weeks today since my mom passed. I say that every week, but it still doesn’t seem possible. This is the first Saturday since she died that I woke up and didn’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Start Living Again
I’m Allowing Myself to Feel Joy Again
(The post below was written on May 31, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) Yesterday marked 8 weeks since my mom passed. I received the call from my dad at 7:01am that day and so, it has been my tradition to sit and stare at my phone at 7:01am every Saturday to honor … Continue reading I’m Allowing Myself to Feel Joy Again
She’s Never Coming Back to Get Her Shoes, But I Still Can’t Let Them Go
(The post below was written on May 23, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) Yesterday I was at my parents’ house helping my dad out with a few things. I went into the master bedroom to get something and I saw these shoes sitting on the floor in the corner of the room. … Continue reading She’s Never Coming Back to Get Her Shoes, But I Still Can’t Let Them Go
I’m Not Moving On, But I’m Moving Forward
(The post below was written on May 21, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) This Saturday will mark seven weeks since my mom passed. It is still so hard to believe. Life is weird, but death is weirder. I get it. I know what it means. I understand. But it is still so … Continue reading I’m Not Moving On, But I’m Moving Forward
It’s Not About the Flowers When Your Mom Dies
(The post below was written on May 13, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) Two days ago, I finally threw away the flowers and put away the cards I received when my mom died almost six weeks ago. I may not have cried on Mother’s Day, but I sobbed throwing away those flowers … Continue reading It’s Not About the Flowers When Your Mom Dies
Is My Mom’s Death the Hard Reset I’ve Been Looking For?
(The post below was written on May 7, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) Several months ago I told my husband that I felt like I needed a hard reset. My life had been on hold for so many years and although I had the desire to start living again, I didn’t even … Continue reading Is My Mom’s Death the Hard Reset I’ve Been Looking For?
One Day I’ll Be Ready For Normal, But Today Is Not That Day
(The post below was written on May 2, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) It has been four weeks today since my mom passed away. I can hardly believe it. The cards have pretty much stopped coming. The flowers are dying, but I cannot bare the thought of throwing them away. Not yet. … Continue reading One Day I’ll Be Ready For Normal, But Today Is Not That Day
My Dad Is Sad, But He Is OK
(The post below was written on April 27, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) A lot of people have been asking about my dad and how he’s doing since my mom passed. I would say he’s doing ok. He’s really sad and he really misses my mom, but that’s to be expected. I … Continue reading My Dad Is Sad, But He Is OK