Today is a special day.
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Today is a special day.
It's my mom's 66th. birthday. It's a hard one to swallow, but I refuse to be a total mourner on this day. The day she came into the world is a day to be celebrated because my mom truly left the world a better place and is undoubtedly still doing good in her new life.
In time I will have created a ritual just for this day, that will honor my mom and temper my grief a little. But for today, all I can do is bake a cake. I always gave her a birthday cake and this year will be no different.
I am pretty upset that my dad and I won't be going to her grave to put flowers down today, of all days. We're too broke for a cab and can't get a ride and it's a long way out there. I don't drive and my dad has limited vision so that means get a ride. I know my mom would understand this because that's how my mom is. (I don't like "was" because she and I never believed in actual death, but existence after this one.) But when I think of her grave out there with no flowers it tears me up.
So I'm going to concentrate on this cake and on the wake of love and goodness she left in her path.
:-4
In time I will have created a ritual just for this day, that will honor my mom and temper my grief a little. But for today, all I can do is bake a cake. I always gave her a birthday cake and this year will be no different.
I am pretty upset that my dad and I won't be going to her grave to put flowers down today, of all days. We're too broke for a cab and can't get a ride and it's a long way out there. I don't drive and my dad has limited vision so that means get a ride. I know my mom would understand this because that's how my mom is. (I don't like "was" because she and I never believed in actual death, but existence after this one.) But when I think of her grave out there with no flowers it tears me up.
So I'm going to concentrate on this cake and on the wake of love and goodness she left in her path.
:-4
Today is a special day.
flopstock;457510 wrote: You have no idea how much I envy the love you and your mother share. To leave this world and have someone still celebrating your birth is a much more special tribute, IMO then grieving the day of her death. It is her life, after all that gave you some awesome memories and building blocks for your own life.
It was her life and the way she lived it, that shaped you. That makes you special. I think she would be proud of her accomplishment with you.
You are a good kid..:-4
I agree with Floppy......celebrating her birthday is a fantastic thing to do. She won't mind about the flowers...it's the love coming from your heart that matters. :yh_hugs
It was her life and the way she lived it, that shaped you. That makes you special. I think she would be proud of her accomplishment with you.
You are a good kid..:-4
I agree with Floppy......celebrating her birthday is a fantastic thing to do. She won't mind about the flowers...it's the love coming from your heart that matters. :yh_hugs
A smile is a window on your face to show your heart is home
Today is a special day.
red i feel both sorrow for missing a much loved one
envy for my mother and i had a very bad relationship
but most of all happiness for you i still rejoice if thats the right word in the good times i used to share with my loved ones that are no longer with us
take care red you are a very special person suzy and me loves ya :-4 :-4
envy for my mother and i had a very bad relationship
but most of all happiness for you i still rejoice if thats the right word in the good times i used to share with my loved ones that are no longer with us
take care red you are a very special person suzy and me loves ya :-4 :-4
Today is a special day.
What a lovely caring daughter you are Red.:yh_flower
Sending big hugs your way x
Sending big hugs your way x
Today is a special day.
flopstock;457510 wrote: You have no idea how much I envy the love you and your mother share. To leave this world and have someone still celebrating your birth is a much more special tribute, IMO then grieving the day of her death. It is her life, after all that gave you some awesome memories and building blocks for your own life.
It was her life and the way she lived it, that shaped you. That makes you special. I think she would be proud of her accomplishment with you.
You are a good kid..:-4
What flop said!
(The tear in my eye won't let me write any more.)
It was her life and the way she lived it, that shaped you. That makes you special. I think she would be proud of her accomplishment with you.
You are a good kid..:-4
What flop said!
(The tear in my eye won't let me write any more.)
Cars
Today is a special day.
Red that's lovely, why not put a few flowers beside a photo of mum, that way she can 'see' them (I hope that doesn't sound too wacky)
Originally Posted by spot
She is one fit bitch innit, that Immy
Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time
She is one fit bitch innit, that Immy
Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time
Today is a special day.
Imladris;457559 wrote: Red that's lovely, why not put a few flowers beside a photo of mum, that way she can 'see' them (I hope that doesn't sound too wacky)
Lovely idea...........and light a candle
Lovely idea...........and light a candle
A smile is a window on your face to show your heart is home
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Today is a special day.
Hiya Red
I think your Mom knows you will be celebrating her special day, for she is always in your heart.
You are her legacy. All her goodness and kindness and love lives on within you.
A very big hug to you on this most special of days :-4
I think your Mom knows you will be celebrating her special day, for she is always in your heart.
You are her legacy. All her goodness and kindness and love lives on within you.
A very big hug to you on this most special of days :-4
Live Life with
PASSION!:guitarist
PASSION!:guitarist
Today is a special day.
i think it's important that we celebrate in some way...i believe our deceased loved ones know we are thinking of them on their day, as well as other days. i like to remember the years i had my parents next door and the little but sweet family birthday parties we had. those were more important than the grandest ball on earth. i look back and remember how touched they always were at the home-made cake and heartfelt gifts and the presence of their grandchildren at the table. it took me all these years to realize that those memories are a treasure. i am sure your Mom does know your heart:yh_flower
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Today is a special day.
lady cop;457601 wrote: It took me all these years to realize that those memories are a treasure.
They are indeed
I'm glad you have such lovely memories to look back on, LC
They are indeed
I'm glad you have such lovely memories to look back on, LC
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PASSION!:guitarist
PASSION!:guitarist
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Today is a special day.
It's what's in your heart that counts Red. Love to your Mom and love to you on her special day. She is surely with you.:yh_hugs
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Today is a special day.
:-4 Love and hugs to you and your Mum Red, it shows just how special she was because of what a loving daughter she has in you.
She will know and understand about the flowers:)
She will know and understand about the flowers:)
Today is a special day.
lotsa love and hugs your way my very lovely friend.......:-4 ((((red glitter))))
Today is a special day.
Ive only just seen this. Placing flowers at a persons grave is a gesture for ourselves. The beauty of moms life lies in how she lived and what she gave of herself. Thats very much alive in your heart. Thats where mom is glitter. You share breathes.
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Today is a special day.
:-4 Thank you, all of you for all your kindnesses. It helps me a lot to have your support in this.
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