...makes year 7 since she died.
"I am fooling only myself when I say my mother exists now only in the photograph on my bulletin board or in the outline of my hand or the armful of memories I still hold tight. She lives on in everything I do. Her presence influenced who I was, and her absence influences who I am. Our lives are shaped as much by those who leave us as they are by those who stay. Loss is our legacy. Insight our gift. Memory is our guide."
- Hope Edelman, Motherless Daughters, Epilogue
Do all motherless daughters a favor today, tell your mom you love her very much, because we don't get that chance anymore....and you will never know how much you miss that simple joy until you no longer can do it.
Just meandering along...
...and along the way I shall: take naps, eat really good food, laugh till I cry, hold hands with my Jeffrey, get a grown up job, figure out how to be more open, cry till I laugh, learn to let go of things out of my control, eat chocolate, watch really bad B flicks, try as many happy hours as possible, learn that it is okay to lean on someone else, enjoy the changing relationships in my life and of course...be happy.
My Inspiration
We will win
3 comments:
Kaitlin,
That's a really touching excerpt from that book. I'm so sorry about your Mom passing away. I have no doubts she was an amazing woman, and I'm basing that on the amazing daughter you are. She'd be very proud of who you've become. I'll definitely hug my Mom extra tight tonight for you.
Amanda
She would be so proud of you, Kaitlin!!!! So very proud. Love you, dear girl!
I can't believe it's been that long! You are such an amazing woman! I love and miss you. Hang in there lady, I know words don't help but you will get through this holiday season just like you have in the past....
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