Re: my hearts broken tonight
Feel for you and yours.
To put our collective thoughts in words for you is hard.
As we have also lost our mom, I do know this....
When she looks at you, she knows that more than just a part of her is living on. ALL moms know more than they let on. She has done her job and has made peace with what she needs to. As much as you can, enjoy the time you have. Just tell her that you love her, will never forget her, will always share her wisdom and guidance with others in your life.
Our mom passed away within 48 hours of us finding out. All of her sons were in the room when she passed. I was the last to arrive. I told her I loved her and kissed her one last time.
I think of her daily. My wife and I carry on family traditions that were part of her life and continue on thru my kids. Might be something as simple as the family recipe for cookies or homemade Christmas stockings for ALL of the kids in the family and extended family. When I look at my 40 year old stocking or any of my kids' 20 year old stockings, I see my mom's handiwork. I still tell some of her favorite family stories of life.
She is asking her Sgt to give some of your strength for her and others. Moms know.
Will be thinking of you and yours.
As I type this, my wife is in the other room, sewing a Christmas stocking for our nephew who will be eight months old at Christmas this year. Me, well, I have a couple tears streaming down my face, just remembering my mom.
