so it's been almost 8 years it seems like yesterday ...

[auntAgonist]

I wondered the other day why I was so 'out of sorts'. I was testy at work, weepy at home and bitchy everwhere else. Then IT dawned on me, the countdown to the 8 year anniversary of my Mother's death. God I miss her too much for words. I STILL go to pick up the phone to tell her things, and then realize she's not there. She was a wonderful soul, a kind and caring woman who worked far too hard too long. She moved from her home in Scotland together with my father and sister and brother to give us a better life in Canada. I took that for granted for the longest time, until I moved from Canada to the USA with my new husband! I never realized the homesickness she must have experienced, the not having family close by, the longing for something familiar. How I long for the days when I'd hear her say "coffee?" she loved to sit and have coffee with me. She loved her grandkids, they loved her, .. I miss my Mummy.... I really do.
Rest in sweet peace Mum, I love you .. forever and a day ...

In memory of a loving wife and our mother. Jessmina ******, Nov 26 1927 - Aug 23 1997

Mum, I know You watch over me, and I pray You are safe and pain free I miss Your touch. rest among the angels,...

ever loved always remembered,

Your daughter.
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If Only

(anonymous)

If I had only known it was the last walk in the rain,
I’d keep you out for hours in the storm.
I would hold your hand, like a life line to my heart.
Underneath the thunder we’d be warm.
If I had only known it was the last walk in the rain.

If I had only known I’d never hear your voice again,
I’d memorize each thing you’ve ever said.
And on those lonely nights, I could think of you once more.
Keep your words alive inside my head.
If I had only known I’d never hear your voice again.

You were the treasure in my hand.
You were the one who always stood beside me.
So unaware, I foolishly believed that you would always be there.
But then there came a day,
And I turned my head and you slipped away.

If I had only known it was my last night by your side,
I’d pray a miracle stop the dawn.
And when you smiled at me I would look into your eyes
And make sure you know my love for you goes on and on.
If I had only known,
If I had only known,

The love I would have shown, if I had only known.

always and forever missing you!

[auntAgonist]

1. Rest in Peace Mum! 8/23/05

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. *hugs* Homesickness and Momsickness,...no fair to be

stuck with both :hug: