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  • Date of Death
    January 31, 2009
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    Canada
  1. [quote name='Kathy61' date='30 December 2009 - 10:36 AM' timestamp='1262194611' complained that the family is just getting to large for the house and we should rent a hall or church, but mom wouldn't have it. Some would grab their dish and find a spot on the floor. I could hear the screams and laughter of the kids running upstairs to grandma's attic to play. My brother's and I would end up in the kitchen doing the finishing touches for the meal. This was mom's day. She had all of us at one time and you could see the joy and happiness radiating from her. After dinner mom would sit in her chair and we would all gather around while she opened up her gifts from all of us. My brother's and I would either all come together to get her a large gift or it would be like we were competing to get her the best gift. Mom was the glue that kept us all together. This year at my brother's there were 8 of my nieces and nephews and their families that didn't show up and I suspect that each year it will get less and less. I guess not only do I morn the loss of my mom, but I also morn the loss of these very special days that we all shared. I think this will have been my hardest Christmas. I know that I will always miss her. I still miss my dad and it has been almost 13 years since we lost him. I also know from the experience of losing dad, that each year will get a little easier, but the loss of dad is still felt every year. I will always have those special memories, that while precious, will be a constant reminder of my loss.
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