This year, I thought I would try to have one tear (and one tear only)
September 23, 2010 9 Comments
to mark today's event…and that would be that. Sadly, I didn't even make it until this morning and buckets of tears would be more like it. I'm now hoping that I will be busy enough today that I won't have the chance to dwell on the fact…
that it would have been my mother's 66th birthday. The age seems so young by today's standards and yet she did not even make it to 62. I know I've written about it here and then again there. I thought this year might pass without the need for a mention, but being back in the area and not having her three hours away has been odd at best. Then there is the fact that I am looking forward to my cousin's wedding, not just to see family and celebrate his marriage, but to finally have a long overdue visit to the cemetery.
We didn't have a chance to stop by this summer and my aunt graciously took care of the fall decor. Who doesn't enjoy mums and pumpkins in the autumn? I just wish they were on Mom's front stoop…and that she put them there…not on her gravestone that is in place many years too soon.
Miss you…love you…Happy Birthday, Mom.
So sorry, Jen. Prayers your way from Amman.
I’m so sorry. Some tears just have to be shed. {{Hugs}}
so sorry as well. Sending you strength today.
Thinking of you.
I’m sorry Jen! Praying for your heart to heal.
Oh , Jen– so sorry! Interesting that this one is the blog I read, after missing SO many others (and a long way from catching up). Hugs!! Thinking of you…
Sweetie … just cry.
Even I”m shedding a few tears here for you. A beautiful tribute to your mother on her birthday. I’m sure she’s smiling with you. xx
I can now tell you that I know how the loss of a mother feels. Your blog gave me comfort as I search for others in similar situations to mine as my husband and I prepare for our move to DC to start life in the foreign service.
Thank you for posting about your mom. My heart truly goes out to you as I myself wonder what it will feel like as seasons approach and times of the year my mom always made special approach and then pass.
You can read about my mom here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/saundersfamily/12/1284767813/tpod.html