Thursday, October 25, 2012

Yet another 'first' ....



Tomorrow is my mom's birthday. The first we will spend without her here on this earth. These 'first's' can be brutal but we have to push through them and know, she is still here, with us, always. I LOVE this picture of her. I imagine, because I know my mom, I imagine her wish was a long and beautiful life with us all. Mom, it was not long enough, but it was indeed beautiful. And we, we are taking care of the love of your life and he will be okay. We promise.

14 comments:

Kristen's mom said...

Tomorrow is my mothers birthday also. I'll be thinking about you and your mother.

Anna said...

Oh Heather, you will be in my prayers. I can't imagine how hard it will be for your family.

Elizabeth said...

That is just the sweetest picture. I am so sorry that your mom is not here anymore in the literal sense, but I know how much you are keeping her alive in your thoughts, in your memories, in your kids'. I will be thinking about you tomorrow, sending love and comfort.

krlr said...

I'm so sorry your mom is gone. I don't know what it's like to feel that ache but she sounded like a beautiful soul. Hugs.

Reagan Leigh said...

I love that picture!!!! What a great memory! I'll be thinking of you and your dad tomorrow!!! I'm glad everyone is there with him!!

Lacey said...

Prayers for you tomorrow my friend! I know she is smiling at her babies from heaven! Love that picture too, you can see so many things in your moms face!

The VW's said...

Thinking of you and praying for you today! Love and Big Hugs!

Cammie Heflin said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful mom that is smiling from above with my Dad :) Firsts are the hardest and some of them pass with no problems and others hit like a truck. Praying your day is good filled with good memories of your momma!

Michelle said...

Oh I'm sorry that you've come upon yet another "First". They seem to happen so frequently now, even those little things ... I thought about our "first" Buddy Walk w/out my dad. Thinking of you friend, as you remember and celebrate the life your mom had.

Kristin said...

'The firsts' are the worst :(
Hugs!

colleen said...

Sorry I'm so late in reading this.... they have us hopping here on the east coast...
Hope you and yours made it through the day... such an amazingly beautiful picture or your mom and your boys. What memories to cherish, but such grief as well. Thinking of you.

Anonymous said...

The year of the firsts are indeed rough.... hang in there

East coast is on alert! Don't think things will be bad here in Syracuse. (hopefully)

Take care

bluebelle

PS I knew some awesome people who are with your mother - she is indeed in good company

Carolyn said...

Much love and strength to you, Heather.

Anonymous said...

hello from Syracuse: we are all (mark's family) okay survived storm not really bad here in central NY

take care

Bluebelle