My daughter kept her powder puff in a baggie, and once a year on her grandma’s birthday, she opens and takes a whiff.

Made me so sad but also reminded me of how wonderful and beautiful she was - a true angel who is very mourned.

I had a different kind of relationship with mine but it still feels odd. I have sisters who are moms so I'll celebrate with them.

My sisters have kids, I celebrate them. Even though our relationship was somewhat challenging, I wish my mom was here. I miss her.

I miss her still.

Love never dies. Never.

My mom died on Mother's Day, technically. It was just after midnight, May 8th, 2005.

I had gotten her a flower arrangement the day before, and decided to give them to her early. She went on and on about how beautiful they were, and told me, "You always give me the nicest flowers." I'm glad I didn't wait until the next day.

It seems like forever ago, and also like just a minute ago.

Hugs to all who have lost their moms.

... it still stings. And as I get older and older, it's shocking (and comforting?) to see my mother's face looking back at me in the mirror. She was my rock during the most difficult years. I miss our conversations and the family stories.



Thanks for posting this, MissMillie.

thinking about the years i didnt call til tuesday or wed.
i was not a very good daughter when i was in the thick of being a mother. i know she understood, tho she worshipped her mom. and her dad.

on the outs w my kids. i'm sure it isnt permanent. it's just a thing we do in my family.
but being on the other end of things. ow.

a card store to get a card for my m-i-l for Mothers Day and realizing I couldn't do the same for mine. I lost it; eyes just started swimming. She's been gone 30 years and I still wish I could buy her that card, think about it every year. Coffee cake sounds good.

I had her Mother's Day card ready to drop in the mail (I live about 1,000 miles away) when I got the news. I had it sent overnight so it could be cremated with her.

Sending hugs...

because of the pandemic. Hope you have a good day.

I’m hoping you find some joy today in some wonderful memories of your Mom and the fun ways she made your life better.

more than a decade.