Dear Mom,
It’s been almost 18 months to this very day that you slipped the bonds of this life and were taken from us. Sometimes I feel as if ages have passed since you departed and went on to wherever it is we go. Other days, it feels like I was just talking to you, turned around, and you were gone.
Well Mom, it’s Mother’s Day and I wanted you tell you a little about how we have all been doing here since you left.
First off, we all miss you. Dad misses you as only Dad can. Some days he almost seems like the Dad I’ve always known, but then there is a sadness that creeps in and it becomes plain how much he misses you and how much he has changed since you left. He says “I love you” a lot more these days, it seems. This is a good thing for all.
Each of us kids misses you as only a child can. We try to go on, taking care of ourselves and caring for our families and friends as you and Dad showed us. You both did such a wonderful job.
Still, through the many days and nights since your passing we have each had new joys and new triumphs, new pains and new struggles, yet the “silver linings” you always spoke of seem to make themselves plain for each of us.
Greg and Polly have their boys raised up and are finding time to be together in a way that suits them well. It’s nice to see them out riding their Harley’s together. It was especially nice to have Greg tell me how much he loved me after you passed away, I’d felt so estranged from him for so long, that I admit my eyes misted up when he said those words. Those wonderful healing words…
Sharmaine and David are doing well. Their kids are all growing and both she and Dave also seem to be growing together. Dano is getting married soon. Cam is a grown man and Katie is a sweet girl. She misses you a lot. Heck, we all do.
I hardly see Tracy and Tom, but when I do, it’s always good for a hug or a laugh and about all I ever get to see of Trish and Derek is pictures online, but I love them.
Corey and Mandy seem to be doing well. They have a beautiful new home that you’d be so proud of. It’s a real nice “Buy me that!” kind of place. Lee and Lindsay are getting so big, but then, I guess you see them from where you are all the time now.
Then there’s me, Mom. I miss you in my own way. I talk to you all the time. I find myself asking your opinion on many of the things that I deal with. I’m still in the crappy old place, but the time is drawing close when that will change. You’ll also be happy to know that I had those awful teeth out and will be smiling in another month or two. My new smile might have to soak in a glass at night, but after not smiling for almost 41 of my 49 years because my old teeth, you can bet my smile is going to shine like the Sun. I wish you’d had a chance to see it. I’ll smile up at you soon, Mom.
Chantille Joy is living with Rob and they seem to be doing well. Shane is on his second tour of duty in Iraq. I don’t hear from him very often. I am worried as heck. What parent wouldn’t be? Watch over him for me please.
Lastly Mom, I’ve met someone who makes me very happy and I am pretty sure you’d be happy with them. Some might not approve, but then those people haven’t lived my life and can’t possibly understand. We are very happy and as soon as it is legal to do so, we are going to marry. I’d ask for your blessing, but then, knowing you as I do, I know you’ve already given it. Thank you. I am, at last, finally happy with someone. That means so much to me now.
We all miss you so much, but we are all watching over and caring for each other as you wanted. Consider it our lesson learned. The lesson you taught us.
On behalf of Dad and my brothers and sisters, let me say we miss you and we love you. We will see you soon.
-Love Shawn
Mother’s Day 2008
It’s been almost 18 months to this very day that you slipped the bonds of this life and were taken from us. Sometimes I feel as if ages have passed since you departed and went on to wherever it is we go. Other days, it feels like I was just talking to you, turned around, and you were gone.
Well Mom, it’s Mother’s Day and I wanted you tell you a little about how we have all been doing here since you left.
First off, we all miss you. Dad misses you as only Dad can. Some days he almost seems like the Dad I’ve always known, but then there is a sadness that creeps in and it becomes plain how much he misses you and how much he has changed since you left. He says “I love you” a lot more these days, it seems. This is a good thing for all.
Each of us kids misses you as only a child can. We try to go on, taking care of ourselves and caring for our families and friends as you and Dad showed us. You both did such a wonderful job.
Still, through the many days and nights since your passing we have each had new joys and new triumphs, new pains and new struggles, yet the “silver linings” you always spoke of seem to make themselves plain for each of us.
Greg and Polly have their boys raised up and are finding time to be together in a way that suits them well. It’s nice to see them out riding their Harley’s together. It was especially nice to have Greg tell me how much he loved me after you passed away, I’d felt so estranged from him for so long, that I admit my eyes misted up when he said those words. Those wonderful healing words…
Sharmaine and David are doing well. Their kids are all growing and both she and Dave also seem to be growing together. Dano is getting married soon. Cam is a grown man and Katie is a sweet girl. She misses you a lot. Heck, we all do.
I hardly see Tracy and Tom, but when I do, it’s always good for a hug or a laugh and about all I ever get to see of Trish and Derek is pictures online, but I love them.
Corey and Mandy seem to be doing well. They have a beautiful new home that you’d be so proud of. It’s a real nice “Buy me that!” kind of place. Lee and Lindsay are getting so big, but then, I guess you see them from where you are all the time now.
Then there’s me, Mom. I miss you in my own way. I talk to you all the time. I find myself asking your opinion on many of the things that I deal with. I’m still in the crappy old place, but the time is drawing close when that will change. You’ll also be happy to know that I had those awful teeth out and will be smiling in another month or two. My new smile might have to soak in a glass at night, but after not smiling for almost 41 of my 49 years because my old teeth, you can bet my smile is going to shine like the Sun. I wish you’d had a chance to see it. I’ll smile up at you soon, Mom.
Chantille Joy is living with Rob and they seem to be doing well. Shane is on his second tour of duty in Iraq. I don’t hear from him very often. I am worried as heck. What parent wouldn’t be? Watch over him for me please.
Lastly Mom, I’ve met someone who makes me very happy and I am pretty sure you’d be happy with them. Some might not approve, but then those people haven’t lived my life and can’t possibly understand. We are very happy and as soon as it is legal to do so, we are going to marry. I’d ask for your blessing, but then, knowing you as I do, I know you’ve already given it. Thank you. I am, at last, finally happy with someone. That means so much to me now.
We all miss you so much, but we are all watching over and caring for each other as you wanted. Consider it our lesson learned. The lesson you taught us.
On behalf of Dad and my brothers and sisters, let me say we miss you and we love you. We will see you soon.
-Love Shawn
Mother’s Day 2008
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