I think I have procrastinated on the blogging because I have not wanted to do this post..
but at the same time...
I want to do it.
We had the anniversary of my mom's passing this June.
June 24th 2011
We were attending the family reunion with the Measoms.
It was a day like any other, yet a day like no other.
My Dad sent us all a text saying he loved and appreciated us.
He went on a long bike ride.
We took the kids swimming.
Mom was not there.
Yet...
she was.
One of the most precious gifts that I have ever been given.
My mom's fingerprint and "MOM" sketched in everlasting silver.
Reminding me of Everlasting life.
We all got a necklace.
Holly, Emma, Gregg,
Jessica, Allan,
Jessica, Allan,
Dad,
and Grandma.
We wear them a lot.
I can't help but feel like she is nearer when it is around my neck.
People say that the first year is the hardest.
Our lives here go on fairly in the same manner as they did before.
We laugh a lot.
We spend time together.
We love each other.
But some things have changed...
I can no longer listen to You Raise Me Up," without tearing up, and the Hawaiian Ice shack brings back bittersweet memories. But life goes on...
as Mom would want it to
us here on Earth with her close by watching and praying over us from Heaven.
I love you Mom.
i didn't know your mom. i only had the opportunity of knowing of her. i know her family though. you are all amazing people and i feel privileged to know each of you. i wish that i was able to get to know her. love you and your family very much!!
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