Orphaned
It's sad to be an orphan, at any age, even when you're a parent yourself.
Sometimes being a grown-up really sucks.
My dad died several years ago, and it felt as if the world was ending.
Now my mom is dead, too. She died on April 12, and her funeral was less than a week ago.
One of my friends left a message for me on FaceBook: "We are both orphans now."
I'm already thinking of things I need to tell my mom, questions I want to ask her. Guiltily, I remember all the times I was "too busy" to call her, or the things I meant to say to her, but forgot to mention. Or the times she asked me to come visit and the logistics seemed insurmountable.
Yesterday (Mother's Day) was painful. I had to try to pretend that it was just another day.
Mom, I hope that you're at peace. I love you.
Sometimes being a grown-up really sucks.
My dad died several years ago, and it felt as if the world was ending.
Now my mom is dead, too. She died on April 12, and her funeral was less than a week ago.
One of my friends left a message for me on FaceBook: "We are both orphans now."
I'm already thinking of things I need to tell my mom, questions I want to ask her. Guiltily, I remember all the times I was "too busy" to call her, or the things I meant to say to her, but forgot to mention. Or the times she asked me to come visit and the logistics seemed insurmountable.
Yesterday (Mother's Day) was painful. I had to try to pretend that it was just another day.
Mom, I hope that you're at peace. I love you.