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July 12, 2008
Being Brave
Today would have been my mom’s 67th birthday.
I still have her birthday set on Birthday Alarm, which emails me in advance of everyone’s birthdays so I won’t let one slide. I haven’t been able to remove my mom from the service. It would be like removing her.
Today I’m supposed to be writing an article that’s due soon, but instead I’m gathering my boys close and thinking happy thoughts about my mom.
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Three years ago in My Tiny Kingdom: Staredown at the Pool
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July 12th, 2008 at 12:44 pm, Jamie Says:
Thinking of you…
July 12th, 2008 at 1:07 pm, jen Says:
I’m sorry. Never gets easier, does it?
jen’s last blog post..Which one??-updated
July 12th, 2008 at 1:33 pm, Marsha Says:
I completely understand. My thoughts are with you. I just got a package in the mail from my aunt. She was going through my grandma’s things (grandma passed away earlier this year). My aunt found some crafting projects that my grandma was working on to send to me. Grandma would embroider quilting squares and I would turn them into a quilt. In the package some of the squares were done and some had not yet been done. I came undone. Weird how things hit you out of no where.
Marsha’s last blog post..Fearless and Friendly
July 12th, 2008 at 2:28 pm, Mommy Cracked Says:
((hugs)) I’m thinking of you.
July 12th, 2008 at 3:08 pm, Anna See Says:
Thinking of you. My mom would have been 67 on June 27th. This is my 20th year without her.
Anna See’s last blog post..It’s All in My Head
July 12th, 2008 at 3:21 pm, mandy Says:
that is so sad, I am so sorry. It makes me really appreciative, I will tell you.
I dread the day, and honestly don’t know how I will go on when it happens.
Big hug.
mandy’s last blog post..and we’re OFF!
July 12th, 2008 at 4:43 pm, alala Says:
Yeah, me too. My PDA still has her birthday and phone number and address, and I can’t bring myself to clear them out. I chipped a mug today, one that used to be hers, and I almost cried.
alala’s last blog post..let’s not do this again soon.
July 12th, 2008 at 5:33 pm, KHR Says:
I understand…my mom would have been 69 on July 7th. I still can’t delete my mom’s cell phone number from my call list–just can’t bring myself to do it.
July 12th, 2008 at 6:52 pm, mimi Says:
I understand. My mother died five years ago, six in November, and I still have her on my answering machine. Three messages. But I don’t want to forget her voice. I am so careful not to let my machine get too many emails or it will erase from the beginning and she is the first three. I miss her. so I do understand.
thank you for your blog. And thank you for letting ‘us’ get to know your mother through your blog.
mimi
mimi’s last blog post..Handprints
July 12th, 2008 at 7:32 pm, Erin Says:
It never gets easier, does it? You’re doing ok, and then bang, like a freight train it hits you. You’re in my prayers.
July 12th, 2008 at 9:00 pm, Busy Mom Says:
Yeah, I was calling my mother’s work number because they never removed her voice mail until very recently.
Happy Birthday to your mom. I always like to say that because, really, who’s to say they don’t celebrate in heaven?
Busy Mom’s last blog post..Busy Extortionist
July 12th, 2008 at 9:00 pm, Busy Mom Says:
Oh, and today is Busy Boy’s birthday, too!
Busy Mom’s last blog post..Busy Extortionist
July 12th, 2008 at 11:47 pm, Jess Says:
I hope you enjoy your time with your boys and sharing you happy thoughts with them.
Jess’s last blog post..35 Going on 21
July 13th, 2008 at 8:03 am, Traci Says:
Lots of hugs.
Traci’s last blog post..T.G.I.F. and I’m working from home
July 13th, 2008 at 8:14 am, lorimo Says:
I’m glad you are taking the time to remember her with your boys. She sounds like an amazing woman. I haven’t been able to delete my Dad’s phone numbers from my cell phone or his birthday from my calendar as well. The voice mail message at my Mom’s is him talking. I love hearing it. Some people think we should change it, but I hope my Mom will keep it there for a long time.
lorimo’s last blog post..My kind of music
July 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pm, jean Says:
I can’t imagine that you will ever forget your Mom’s birthday. You should even celebrate it - go out to dinner, make her favorite meal or dessert. Or buy her favorite flowers? Something to mark this special occasion. Make it a new tradition and tell the boys all the stories of her life.
July 13th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, Toni-EvinNRobsMom Says:
((HUGS)) Take Care!!
July 13th, 2008 at 4:10 pm, Jenny, Bloggess Says:
My thoughts are with you today…
July 13th, 2008 at 5:20 pm, Jenny Says:
Happy Birthday to your mom! She must have been a remarkable woman.
My mom has been gone 14 years and I’m still not quite used to the idea. Though it has gotten a little easier over the years, I am hit by the loss anew at the weirdest times. I was just talking about my mom to my kids today and burst into tears.
Hope you are remembering all her best stuff today!