It's been almost a year since we (Sandy & I) lost our Mom. Wow. There are times that it flies by, and other times it just hits us. Like a ton of bricks. Like tonight, we were talking on the phone, remembering how it was a year ago today that she had her stroke, and it was the beginning of the end of her fight. And how there are times we just want her back to hug, or for her to give us some encouragement or even advice. Or to share in our joys. And then we remember the excrutiating pain that she endured during her fight, and realize it would only be selfish for us to want her to be back, because then she would be in pain, and we are reminded how life just isn't fair. And how much CANCER SUCKS! But we do remember all of the good times, and how many lives she touched- at church, school, and all of her family & friends. This is what helps- knowing how many people loved her and will always miss her! It is then that we are reminded that sometimes we don't want it to get easier to miss her, or for our pain to be eased, or just to miss those little things. We love you, Mom!
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Carrie and Sandy--boy, I remember your mom; I think of her so often and for so many reasons. She left so many positive impressions--of friendship, of positive attitude, of determination. And, unfortunately, of suffering. Your post is wonderful. I think if you hug people you love, you are hugging your mom.
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