Spent the day going through pictures of my mom. Then, I scanned them and made a memorial PowerPoint. 
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Spent the day going through pictures of my mom. Then, I scanned them and made a memorial PowerPoint.
First of all, power, I want to say how sorry I am for the loss of your mom. You two had a special relationship and the loss of that relationship hurts like nothing else.
What a great idea! Scanning pictures in to make a memorial PowerPoint.
By the way, my mom passed away two years ago (March 1). The time went so fast!! We were close to a great extent, however, the last few years were quite rocky (she had some issues with me being an adult...more than enough said on that!).
I'm thinking of using some of her clothing and having a quilt made at some point.
And what you're feeling and experiencing is perfectly normal. Don't let anyone rush your grieving process nor tell you how to grieve!
May God bless you, dear one.
IP
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Thank you, Kims. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My mama was 64 when she died--much, much too young. Of course, I always wanted her to live to be 100!
Thanks again for the hugs and the comforting words. I do appreciate them. May the Lord comfort you! (((hugs)))
Thanks again for the hugs and the comforting words. I do appreciate them. May the Lord comfort you! (((hugs)))
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Thank you, IowaPastor. I am so sorry for your loss. I think that using your mom's clothes to make a quilt is a wonderful idea. I am planning on doing that too. I don't quilt, but my aunt (my mom's sister) does, and she said that she would be happy to make quilts for us kids.
Thanks again. May God bless and comfort you.
Thanks again. May God bless and comfort you.
First of all, power, I want to say how sorry I am for the loss of your mom. You two had a special relationship and the loss of that relationship hurts like nothing else.
What a great idea! Scanning pictures in to make a memorial PowerPoint.
By the way, my mom passed away two years ago (March 1). The time went so fast!! We were close to a great extent, however, the last few years were quite rocky (she had some issues with me being an adult...more than enough said on that!).
I'm thinking of using some of her clothing and having a quilt made at some point.
And what you're feeling and experiencing is perfectly normal. Don't let anyone rush your grieving process nor tell you how to grieve!
May God bless you, dear one.
IP
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We will be having a memorial service for my mom on Saturday. Mom's funeral was out of state (for her family). This service will be at her church, with her friends. This service will be more meaningful to me; I just wish that my dad hadn't waited so long to plan it (although I know that things have been really hard for him lately). (My mom has been gone almost three months.) I got through the funeral OK, but I'm sure that I was in shock then. Things are more "real" now, so I'm not sure how I'll do. I think it will be OK, though. And I'm glad that her friends finally get to pay their respects.
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I hope and pray the service was an aid in healing your wounded heart
My Mom died in November (my dad when I was 13); so I too know of this pain and loss.
It is a journey with hills and valleys; the pain eases over time.
Praying your memories fill the void with peace and joy
My Mom died in November (my dad when I was 13); so I too know of this pain and loss.
It is a journey with hills and valleys; the pain eases over time.
Praying your memories fill the void with peace and joy
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I hope that it went well, sweetie, and you were able to remember the good times as well as mourning her loss.
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Power, I lost my mom too almost a year ago. I still think about her every day, but it gets better hun. You have to stay positive and know that she is looking down on you, just as my mom is looking down on me. Talk to her. I do it in my car when I am driving, or just when I think of her and am sad. I know it feels unfair, but God has a plan for all of us. I am thinking that you might be young? I am only 27 and lost my mom when I was 26, and having my first baby. I was 2 months pregnant. I wasn't able to greive because I didn't want to cause harm on my baby. I am just now going through the process, since my son was born. It's a hard thing to do, but you have to stay strong. I am sure you mom wants you to have a good experience here on earth. That's how moms are. Hang in there hun, you are not alone in your feelings.
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(((hugs))) to all of you here who have also lost your mom. Thank you for your support. I pray that the Lord will comfort you all. He is comforting and healing me. But, it is still hard at times...it has been almost 4 months now. Turned on a home shopping channel today, and they have already started talking about Mother's Day.
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You are in my prayers always, sweetie. Four months really isn't long, and I think all the 'firsts' are painful, Mothers' Day, birthdays etc all bring back memories. But I know that you have many very happy memories, I hope that those and the knowledge that your mother is with God provide some comfort. Doesn't stop you missing her, though, I know
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I think I will visit mom's grave on Mother's Day this year. Sorry to say it but I've been ignoring Mother's Day.(((hugs))) to all of you here who have also lost your mom. Thank you for your support. I pray that the Lord will comfort you all. He is comforting and healing me. But, it is still hard at times...it has been almost 4 months now. Turned on a home shopping channel today, and they have already started talking about Mother's Day.
What will you do for Mother's day?
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You probably read this already on the other forum, but...
I will buy my mom a Mother's Day card and write to her...tell her how much I love and miss her...and how blessed I was to have her in my life. I haven't been to her grave yet...it is a quite a drive to get there. I won't go on Mother's Day, either, and I'm not sure how often I will go in the years to come. I may go once-in-a-great-while as a form of respect...so that others know that she is loved. I really don't feel the need to go for myself, though. She feels very close to me, and I talk to her when I need to.
Mother's Day has been tough for me for the last few years...because Mom was sick, and because I am not a mother. But, this is the first one without her, so it will be especially hard. It will be OK, though...because, as you said, Criada, I have so many wonderful memories of her. We had 35 good years together. Again, I say...I was blessed.
I will buy my mom a Mother's Day card and write to her...tell her how much I love and miss her...and how blessed I was to have her in my life. I haven't been to her grave yet...it is a quite a drive to get there. I won't go on Mother's Day, either, and I'm not sure how often I will go in the years to come. I may go once-in-a-great-while as a form of respect...so that others know that she is loved. I really don't feel the need to go for myself, though. She feels very close to me, and I talk to her when I need to.
Mother's Day has been tough for me for the last few years...because Mom was sick, and because I am not a mother. But, this is the first one without her, so it will be especially hard. It will be OK, though...because, as you said, Criada, I have so many wonderful memories of her. We had 35 good years together. Again, I say...I was blessed.
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im sorry Jan, I know its hard. I miss my dad too.
the thought of having to work in a care home again scares me..and brings back well, not great memories Love u dear friend. Its going to b ok.
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Wednesday is your birthday. I will be thinking of you as I move into my new apartment. I love this picture of you from last year. Your hair had grown back in wavy. You look so happy even though you were so very sick. You liked that ugly pink cake I made you. LOL I love you so!!!
I love this picture of you from last year. Your hair had grown back in wavy. You look so happy even though you were so very sick. You liked that ugly pink cake I made you. LOL I love you so!!!Attachments
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