phylsgirl Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 It was one year ago tonight on Dec 18 2007 at 7:38 pm my brother called me to tell me the news that changes our lives forever. I can still remember every word of that conversation. I can remember I had just come home from Target purchasing the lastest cd of my musical pleasure. I didn't have a care in the world until 7:38pm that evening. And after speaking with my brother and grandmother, I called my mother, who was in the hospital, resting as she was scheduled to have a lung biopsy the next day. I am to this day surprised at how "calm" I was speaking with my mom that night. One year ago...365 days have passed... and in that time, the woman that knew me before I knew myself, who birthed me, nurtured and raised me has departed from this world. My first Christmas without her, my mom... Tonight I put together the floral arrangement I am taking with me when I go home for the holidays to put on her grave. I started crying, but then again, I felt 'good' putting all the flowers together to create something special for my mom. Then I thought about why I am making this floral arrangement and felt sad again. I guess that's how it will be for a while. I don't know how my brother and grandma and I will do next week, but at least we will be together. But someone will be missed/missing. One year ago...365 days have passed...and we as a family and me as an individual, our world was ripped apart a year ago tonight. I still can remember most, if not all of my mom's doctors' appt, I can still relive moments of the journey that began a year ago tonight. How I hit the internet to find answers...how I didn't fall asleep until it was almost time to wake up the next day. I remember most, if not all of the past 365 days. One year ago tonight...365 days ago..December 18, 2007 at 7:38pm the phone rang...-my world changed forever. Peace and hugs to all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (((Ree))) So eloquent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My heart goes out to you Ree. You do have a way with words and I am sure mom is proud of that as well as many other things you do. Take good care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Ree, I don't often read posts in the Grieving forum, but I saw yours and knew it would be special. My fondest Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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