thirty-eight years ago today, my mother passed away; she was 41. i remember the night before she had another stroke from which she never recovered. my father had yelled at me for coming home late from school. i had thought it better not to say anything so i went over to mother's bed and peered through her mosquito net. i remember the bright wide eyes, the sloppy smile from the first stroke a few years back. she saw i was almost in tears. but she said, "you know how he is. you're the educated one, so try to understand him." i asked her what she had for dinner, but instead of answering, she said, "he's probably jealous because you have the will to direct your life, which he never had. i know when i'm gone you will do what is right for you."
everyday, i wish she's here. everyday, i miss her still.
Your mother sounds like a very wise woman. I'm so sorry for your loss, and so happy that you had such a wonderful mother. Thank you for sharing that story.
Oh that makes me feel so sad and yet through your Mum's death you have obviously grown into a strong and independent woman.... Her legacy to you. Sounds like your relationship with your Dad was difficult too. Lovely floral tribute to your Mum, the anniversary of the death is always a hard day......
Beautiful flowers to remember a special lady. I think we always have a connection with our Mum's even when they are not with us, I love what you have written
everyday, i wish she's here. everyday, i miss her still. That says it all.
What beautiful flowers and a heartfelt tribute to your mother from you. I think we always have to take strength from the people who have been in our life but who are no longer with us. It was doubly hard for you being so young when your mum died. Bon courage.
What a wonderful tribute!
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
that brought tears to my heart......I can see why you miss your mother.......and she was very wise. My heart hurts for you! Glad for the beautiful flowers to commemorate her!
She was definitely a special woman and from all the stories you've written here and from what you've written about her, I know that I would have liked her! I know how you feel- when your mother dies at a young age, the loss lingers longer over all the things she's missed and could have been. You find yourself in small ways filling the role she should have played in your sibling's lives and the lives of their children. It doesn't seem right, but that's the way it is. I think these flowers are a beautiful symbol of your love for your mom. Beautifully done.
everyday, i wish she's here. everyday, i miss her still. That says it all.
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."