It’s been a year – today – since my mother passed away. A whole year, yet an instant.
My brother, my mother and me. Dave passed away in 1991.
Mom and me.
My grandmother, my mom, me, and my little sisters. For those of you who know her, Meredith is on the right.
Dad and Mom when they visited me in San Diego for the first time.
Thank you, Mom. I love you. I miss you.
My dad passed away in 1997. It does get easier. You smile more often when you have a memory, when it’s a birthday. I still say good morning to him and I love you and goodnight everyday. I’m hugging you tight today, dear Claudia.
Deb
Thank you, Deb.
Claudia, Beautiful pictures and special memories. Take care, Doris
Thank you, Doris.
Your Mom looks lovely in all the photographs.
You must miss her very much.
We do, very much.
Precious photos, precious memories. My mother passed 21 days after I turned 21. I wish I had known her better. Sending you a warm hug and I hope your day is filled with wonderful memories of your beautiful mother. xo
I’m so sorry you lost your mother at such a young age, Kathy. Thank you for your kind words.
Claudia, Sending you a hug this morning. Your mother was a very good looking lady. Enjoy thinking of all the fun and good times you both had. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
Thanks, Susie.
Claudia, the first year is the hardest. We are coming up on 10 years since we lost my Dad and it does get easier, but the loss is always there. Sending hugs to you and Meredith today.
Linda
Thank you, Linda.
Thinking of you and Meredith today Claudia. Beautiful pictures and a sweet post. As others have said, the loss is always felt, but it does get easier over time.
Thank you, Vera.
Thinking of you. My Mom has been gone ten years. I will always miss her and still think – “gotta tell Mom that…..” ((Hug))
Me too, Liz. Thank you.
Your pictures brought back so many memories. She was one of the most loving people I have known. She sure made a difference in my life.
Love you,
Eileen
And you made a difference in hers, Eileen. She loved you very, very much. Love you.
I’m thinking of you and Meredith today Claudia. The first year seemed especially hard for me with all off the “first” holidays and special days to endure without her. I was only 29 with three little kids. I still miss her. I hope the memories will get easier for you. I love that you and Meredith have each other.
Blessings,
Betsy
You were too young to lose your mother, Betsy. I’m so sorry. I think you’re right, the first year is the hardest. For Dad, yesterday was very hard because it’s the day he said goodbye to her.
I’m so glad that Meredith and I have each other.
Precious photos! makes me smile and my heart ache at the same time. Hugs
Me too. Thank you, Janet.
You look so much like your Mom, Claudia! As others have said, the first year with all of the special dates and holidays is the hardest, or maybe it is because it is just so fresh in our heart. My Mom will be gone 11 years next month, and there are times I still think I should call and ask a question or share some news. I don’t think that is a bad thing, as I think that tells me she is still close in my thoughts.
I think so too. And really…I think they’re just a breath away. It’s just hard to remember that when we miss them so. Thanks, Chris.
Claudia
One year can go so quickly– and yet seem to be only yesterday . I hope you will treasure all the memories both good and bad– as they are all precious in some regard.
I see your mother in you.
And in the first photo — a glimpse into your childhood home reveals a lot.
Books, comfort, and a possible slip cover on the chair?!
Great photos.
Yes, look at those slipcovers! Mom was with it! I remember every one of those books, and I’d love to have those curtains and pillow covers – clearly barkcloth, a favorite of mine.
What a glamorous young mother. I’m glad you have those family photographs. They are real treasures.
It might be a good day to take Scout for a peaceful walk in the woods…..to see what nature has to offer you today.
She was beautiful, Nancy. We’ll do something today – a walk, a drive…I think I need to get out of here for a while because I find I’m very emotional. Thank you.
She looks so tall and slender and elegant. And your grandmother is pretty as a picture.
A change of scenery is a good idea on days like this. Taking a look at the bigger picture can be helpful.
Also, a hot bath and a cup of tea (and maybe a good cry, to get it out of your system).
Don, you’re in charge of bringing hot tea to Claudia while she’s soaking the blues away.
Big hug.
I had a good cry just about a half hour ago. I have a feeling I’ll have a few more today.
Dear Claudia, Sweet, Tender, Pictures. Something that was said at my daughters service
” as time passes and memories sweeten” That gave me so much hope, and actually, has started in small ways to happen. You just keep, doing what your doing(all you can do)and one day you’ll realize you think of her with as much Joy and “Sweetness” or more, Than pain.
Love to You Judy A-
Thank you, Judy.
Thoughts and prayers with you. I understand. Mom was my best friend. After 17 years, I still miss her every day. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and memories with us.
You’re welcome. And thank you for your kind words, Melanie.
Dear Claudia,
I’m thinking of you today.
Thank you, Mary.
Beautiful photos. God bless you today Claudia.
Thank you, Cindy.
I love the pictures. Thinking of you today Claudia. I lost my father at 28 but I am lucky to still have my mom. We still rely on each other in so many ways and I cannot yet think of her not being here.
It’s hard to lose a parent. I’m sorry for the loss of your father, Donna. Thank you for your kind words.
I’m so sorry Claudia…..I hope you will find some comfort in the memories of the good times. Hugs
Thank you, Marilyn.
Wishing you peace and love in your heart today..and the scent of Oil Of Olay in the air..Hugs..
Thank you, Nancy.
Beautiful post my sister and I see that I am in deed looking at your adoringly!
Sending you a hug,
Meredith
Of course you are looking at me adoringly. I look at you the same way, too. xoxo
The pain does lesson with time….but always remains. That’s why your pictures and memories are so important…treasure them always. Sending you warm hugs! ;)
Thank you, Donnamae.
Dear Claudia,
Your mother was such an elegant lady, and seemed graceful, from these treasured family photos. How lovely to see all the women in the family, sitting so lovingly close together.
Wishing you strength and sending you warm hugs, today.
xo
Poppy
Thank you so much, Poppy.
I still miss my parents, and think of them often. While it may get easier, it is still a loss deeply felt. Gentle hugs.
Thank you, Sandra.
I’m sorry today is so poignant for you. As someone who is also going through the grief journey, I understand the great mix of feelings that the memories stir up. I hope your journey leads you to a place of wistfulness and peace. You have wonderful memories of your Mom, and they will guide you in your journey.
Thank you, Wendy.
Oh, so sad for you today, Claudia. The first anniversary is truly a difficult one. It’s obviously Life is never again the same for those of us who’ve lost our moms. But it does get better, and that’s OK, because one thing we know for sure – our Moms want us to move forward, to enjoy Life and be happy. I hope you get another “Oil of Olay” visit from your Mom soon – you’re very lucky in that regard. Big virtual squeeze… :>)
I hope I do, but if I don’t, that’s okay, too. I’m very lucky to have had the visits I’ve had. Thanks, Janet.
You look so much like her. That must have made her smile.
Holding you close in my heart.♥
Thank you, Beverly.
Oh Claudia, I know your heart is heavy and know it’s also smiling when you have so many memories too. That does help, but it’s hard. My daddy past 6 years ago and it seems like it was yesterday. Your mother was a beautiful lady, what wonderful photographs you’ve shared with us today. Take care.
Hugs,
Nancy
Thank you, Nancy.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of my dear, kind, Dad. Thinking of you and sending a hug your way!
Thank you, Debbie.
Sending you a (((HUG))) today Claudia. That first year really is the hardest – but I still find that I have days when I miss my parents so very much (mom, 5 years and dad 2.5 years)! Thank you for sharing some photos of your beautiful mom.
Thank you, Debbie.
A Mother can never be replaced. How great that you have such lovely photos and memories. Love to you.
Judy
Thank you, Judy.
Yes, the pain take a long time recede, and then you have the lovely memories and good thoughts. My own mother has been gone 12 years now – I still miss her so much but find little joys when thinking of the good times we had. What a good woman she was, not perfect by any means, but an honest, hardworking, talented lady who made me who I am. Your dear mom was special I know – the pix are lovely.
Thinking of you dear – and thank you for the good wishes for our trip.
Hugs -Mary
Thank you, Mary.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I just hit the 2-year anniversary of my own mother’s passing. I try to just remember the better times.
Thank you, Vicki.
I miss her too. I am so glad I got to see her many times in Florida. The last visit in the nursing home was hard. I know that she and my Mom are in a good place together.
We were so very lucky to have such wonderful women in our lives as children. I wish I had realized that sooner. Every day I understand more and more how very privileged we were.
We were indeed. We had strong role models and very loving mothers, Kay. Your mom was a second mom to me and I really loved her.
Dear Claudia, I am so sorry for you and your siblings loss and I send heart felt condolences to your father, being a widow for a year myself. Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied. Jude 1:2 I pray this for all who have lost loved ones so dear to us.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Melody.
Thank you for your kind words.
Claudia, I have no words that can express my feelings when we lose our mothers. My thoughts are with you for continued pleasant and lasting memories of your time with her.
Thank you, Annie.
Living afar can make it sometimes seem as if it is not true. She looks so precious as well Claudia.
Whatever one can think to say or even knows about life and death it is still such a great transition. Encouragement for you dear Claudia <3
I love old pictures. Your mother was a spiffy dresser. Are they styles just so cute. Thanks for sharing your wonderful mother.