Hi Mom,
It's been awhile since I've written anything to you. I wanted to say Happy Birthday as August 12th is yours and that I really, really wish we could spend it with you like we used to do.
I think of you every day and as time goes on, the pain isn't quite as bad, though there are still some bad days - we get by. It seems like yesterday that you left us and passed away, but it's been almost 20 years. Amazing, that.
Remember on each of our birthdays, we used to get to choose the restaurant that we'd go out to? You, Mark, Dave, me and Dad? Dad wasn't too crazy about the whole thing, but we always had a great time. I'll never forget that place we went to, where you and Dave had your first lobster and had no idea how to get anything out of it.
You laughed; you, with your special laugh that made us all laugh whether you were laughing with or at us - it was still funny. Your lobster bib kept falling off and landing under the table that night and Dad would pick it up, bang his head on the table and hand it back to you, only to have you drop it all over again. We were in hysterics and people from other tables were laughing too - you had that effect on people, and now, so does your grandson. Dave has your mischief eyes and that way of making everyone laugh.
Finally, with the lobsters, as pieces flew all over the place (you landed one in my coffee, remember?), others eating there too took pity on you, and laughing like nuts, showed you both how to crack a lobster. I'll never forget that day. We never went back to that restaurant after you left us, and now it's out of business. Guess they missed you too.
I have your love of plants, animals and anything or anyone that needs help. That's a nice legacy to leave to your daughter and you taught me all of that and more. Your son (OK, he's my husband, but you immediately were Mom and Dad to him), loved the family he'd married into and also misses you to this day. We talk of you and Dad often. The things we did together and I'm not saying there weren't bad times, as there were - I'm just not going to mention them on your birthday.
Mom, I'd give almost anything to have you back again - both you and Dad. Since it's not to be, Happy Birthday and we'll see you in heaven.
Love and Missing you,
Your daugher,
Marilyn
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Yes, I'm pretty sure Moms making everyone laugh up in heaven!
Marilyn
Happy Birthday Mom
It isn't the same as losing your mom, but I still buy a birthday card for my Grandfather's birthday every year. His is on the 15th and it has been ten years. I miss him so.
You wrote a lovely, funny tribute - Thanks!
It's clear that she still lives within you. That's beautiful.
Donna, you lost your Mom so young. Ina, it's hard, harder some days than others.
I miss my Grandmother too, as she was a huge part of my life.
There were so many good and funny times with Mom and Dad, that it's easy to remember those and not (usually) focus on the bad ones. I know Mom's in heaven watching over us, especially our son, Dave who's got that same sense of humor and the sparkle in his eyes.
Bless you all,
Marilyn
Rather than somber, you share a snapshot of a joyous memory in this piece.
I wish I could do that more often with my close friends who've passed on.
Extraodinarily touching piece.
I'm so sorry you lost her so young and in such a horrible manner but she lives on through your wonderous eyes and heart.
Love and light~
Thank you for sharing such poignant memories. Made me smile and tear up all at the same time.
Miriam
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