Keeping Her Memory Alive
Grief! 🕯️💛
We all journey through it differently.
We remember our parents every day, but birthdays and milestones still hit hard.
Grief is the most difficult thing you will ever have to deal with.
The days go by and we get to these special days... Mother's Day and their Birthday.
I love this quote:
"Just because the person you love dies doesn't mean you stop celebrating them or act as if they never existed."
Celebrating Her
To honour a loved one who has passed, I celebrate their life as if they’re still here. It keeps their spirit alive and turns sorrow into gratitude for the time we shared.
My Mom's birthday, for me, is a moment to remember her fully - alone and with others who loved her immensely. She loved the sun, a worshipper and she loved her lake, a swimmer. Though this year, the weather would have kept her out of the water. May clung to a cold grip, and June has been a bit up and down too!
This feels authentic and brings me that connection I need since I miss her dearly. I continue to cry for her.
Today, as I remember my Mom on her birthday, know that carrying her memory forward with love is perhaps the most beautiful gift I can give.
When she was alive, I celebrated her.
Now that she’s gone, I still do.
That’s all there is to it.
It’s non-negotiable.
I loved her with all my heart... and then some... and I always will.
She was the love of my life!
I know she is with my Dad and brother now doing what she does best... loving, smiling.
"Pat was one in a million. Her smile was genuine and lit up her face. Her love of life, adventure and music ran deep and her willingness to share these experiences was always appreciated. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her and she will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Pat. XO"
Love you Mom!