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| Mum aged about 3 |
Dear Mum
Today you would’ve turned 81 years of age.
I still can’t get used to the fact that you’re not here anymore.
I feel like you’re away on one of your ‘trips’ and will be back soon.
I’ve got so much to tell you.
I’ve been waiting for that phone call you make this time every year asking “what are we doing for Christmas?” and it hasn’t come.
I miss you. The kids miss you. The dogs miss you. Your neighbours, friends and family miss you.
How does one go on with life when the person who gave you life and was always their ‘soft place to fall’ isn’t here anymore?
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| Mum in her late teens |
I’m doing okay I guess. If I didn’t have the kids I think I’d be a little lost and have more time to think about you. They certainly keep me busy.
I just can’t believe my whole way of life has changed. I don’t
know how to create a new life without you in it. Its made me grow up, finally. With no parents alive anymore, I’m it. I’m the eldest. I’m the backstop. I’m lucky I’ve still got two sisters, an aunt and and uncle to still lean on. But I know you’re still with me in spirit. I’ve received all those ‘messages’ of wisdom you’ve been sending me. You always make everything so clear.
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| Mum with a cousin in her late teens |
I’ll never get over you not being here but I hope you’ll stick around and guide me through my tough times. I’m so grateful that you did share your wisdom with me while you were here on earth. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.
So, in true style, I’ll celebrate your birthday today as we usually did, with a cup of coffee and a piece of cake somewhere and I’ll remember you. Happy birthday!
x
Hugs Anne xx
Anne I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes for your BEAUTIFUL sentiments to your mum. I miss her for you. What a happy, giving and loving person she was. I can tell that by her photos. I too know she is giving you strength even though she's gone. I understand why you treasure those wonderful happy moments and memories of her. I do mine too. Oh I wish I could have met her. I would have loved her instantly just as I do her precious daughter…and that is you Anne. THANKYOU for sharing her with us.
xxoo,
Nann
Big Hug to you, Anne
I'm thinking about you today Anne! Hugs!!
Dear Anne, what a wonderful post! Just like Nann I have tears in my eyes. I wish you all the best and I'm sure your mom was with you when you had the coffee and cake.
Hugs, Annemarie
Such sweet, beautiful, honest words Anne.
I've been thinking you.
I find it so special and reassuring that you get messages from your mum now, that you can see them and recognise them. I get messages from my girls,I got one yesterday , I needed it, it was nice.
I hope your coffee and cake time was sweet and reflective.
Hugs my friend, big, big heart warming hugs. X
Happy Birthday to your lovely Mum! How gorgeous was she!
You know, it's odd because I was a bit sceptical about life after death but since losing my Mum I'm now on the fence because I swear she sends us messages. When we were losing her she told me that whenever I see a pure white feather it means she has her beady eye on me, lol. Its weird because those white feathers always show up when I need them too.
Your Mum will always guide you Anne…I promise xxxxx
Sending you a hug! ((Anne)) -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Really impressed! Everything is very, very clear, open is a description of the problem. It contains the information.
Oh Anne, I'm all teary. Beautiful words, so honest and straight from the heart. What a special relationship you and your Mum must have had, you're a lucky lady 🙂 I've never really been close like that with my parents, I envy those who have. Happy birthday to your Mum, and lots of hugs for you 🙂
I read this on my phone the other day, but could not see the pictures. Now that I am back for a second reading, I can see what lovely pictures you have included. You really look quite a bit like her.