Usually, this would be a happy day, but Mama is no longer with me. She had her last birthday last year. I wish I had a picture of her as a baby. I have one of her as a young girl that she gave me years ago while we were sitting together on the front porch of my grandmama's house (her mother's home). I remember Grandmama bringing the picture out and Mama's reaction of how very young she was, maybe 12 or 13 years old. It, along with other precious photos were stored for safe-keeping when we moved 2 years ago. I need to get them out, but still have such a problem with losing her that I break down each time I spend looking back.
I talked a long time with Daddy yesterday. He thought Sunday had been Mama's birthday. He doesn't exactly remember her birth date but he remembers the date of her death. He agreed that neither he nor I handle all this very well yet and is hoping that no one will ask him to go to the cemetery. I hope Mama knew how huge of an impact she had on us both.
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Gentle hugs to you and your Daddy today. I pray that God will overwhelm you with peace and love today as you remember your mom. So glad our husbands are friends and brought us together.
Thanks, Robin. I keep thinking it will get easier, but my mom and I were just so close that it's still raw for me.
I so appreciate your prayers and the friendship!
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