Among Friends

[speedy girl]

Yes, I feel the same way. For me it's my Dad who I miss so dearly. He would call me every morning and now my phone is silent. I keep thinking about all the things he is missing and it breaks my heart. But my good memories help keep a smile on my face and faith that I will see him again. 

[Pixie12]

I became very emotional when I met my new baby granddaughter. My mother would have loved her. I remember my mother being sad when she would remember her parents. I always thought we, her children and grandchildren, should be enough. Now I understand that my mother taught me how to love and care for others. I see her in my dreams and still feel her love.

[Queen of shop]

@CherryHugs  I don't think the greiving process ever stops or finishes. It just becomes less and more manageable.

I lost mom four years ago and dad will be twelve years this year. December.

It took me literally five years to stop bursting out in tears for my dad. It wasn't every day but darn close to it. We talked every day either on the phone or I was there at my old homestead. We lived ten miles away from each other. Dad was a real struggle for me to try and get some peace of mind from missing him.

Now, when dad pops into my head by something that triggers me, I don't dwell. If I did, it would be tears again. I flip on music, the TV, go out on the deck and just breathe.

I miss mom too. The way that I deal with her being gone, is that sometimes I have to trick myself that she is on a vacation. It works for me and keeps me from blubbering and being a hot mess because I am so sad.

I feel very lucky that I dream about the both of them a lot. All good dreams too. I also feel their presence.

You are far from alone @CherryHugs 

[PamfromCT]

I still miss both my parents.  My father died many years past, and my mother 13 years ago.

Mom did live long enough to see her first great-grandchild from my son and his wife,  but I so wish she had lived long enough to see my daughter married to a wonderful man.

She was ill and in a nursing home before her death, and I tried to honor her with doing volunteer work with the elderly and sick after she died.

Life is short.  Hate evil,  but love one another.

[on the bay]

These are so beautiful! Thank you to all! It makes me feel closer to those I've lost. We are not alone.💓

[CherryHugs]

Thank you everyone. It really does help so much knowing that Im not alone, that many others are the same way. I guess I had thought after this many years it wouldnt happen.  But it doesnt happen often.

Those first few years were difficult and I would cry even at the mention of my Mom or her name or trying to talk about her.

I have always been an emotional person and always cried over anything so guess it is one reason still this happens. 

Talked to my Mom every day on the phone and we were so very close. 

Hugs and Prayers to all of you.