The presence of her absence is everywhere::

Aug 10, 2004 17:30

Adjusting to losing her, there is another, unexpected process under way as well. Where once I would not have stopped to notice, now when I look into the mirror, I see my mothers face in mine. I hear the soft, distinctive pace of her footsteps as I climb the stairs, feel the rhythm of her hands as I pick up my knitting at the end of the day. The ( Read more... )

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convoitez August 10 2004, 14:58:24 UTC
my god, i can't even begin to imagine how much pain you've had to endure for so long. i'm so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts.

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rebellibrarian August 10 2004, 16:13:59 UTC
Isn't it amazing to see how much space someone who's not there can take up in our thoughts?

Did you always look like your mother or is it something you're seeing as you get older?

Absent but never gone.

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her_mom_died August 12 2004, 10:58:47 UTC
It is def something that I am seeing more and more as I get older, I mean people have always pointed it out to me, but I never saw it.

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iambrittanie August 10 2004, 18:07:28 UTC
lovely.

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fata_fan1 August 10 2004, 18:10:39 UTC
mind if i add you?

<3

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her_mom_died August 12 2004, 10:59:15 UTC
no not at all, mind if I add you back?

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fata_fan1 August 12 2004, 13:43:25 UTC
Please do :)

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pawleysbabe89 August 10 2004, 19:13:32 UTC
I almost lost someone who was very close to me, so I can understand a little of the pain you are feeling. I know not to the full extent. It's good that you are remembering her. Keep being strong. Much love dear <3

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