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[ladycos]

@Greeneyedlady21

So sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad two year ago this Christmas Eve. I miss Him dearly and there are days that I just want to sit and talk with him a while. Sometimes it feels like He is close by. Just wishing I guess.

My mom is in her 80s and I have a few crocheted throws she has made, packed up along with other crafty items. 

I cant imagine the hole in my heart if she passes before me. 

Nothing can take our precious memories and they are forever in our thoughts. I enjoyed your story and hope your days get easier. 

[panda1234]

@Greeneyedlady21 Reading your story has made me go in my closet and dig out all the afghans my mom and grandmother made and display them. One of these afghans was made by unraveling old sweaters and using that yarn, the Depression was tough. 

Thank you for such a moving and beautiful post. 

[PamfromCT]

To @Greeneyedlady21 and all who have lost their moms, How sweet and touching are these stories.  My little mom has been in heaven over nine years now, and I still miss her.  She loved to knit, but I never could get the hang of it.  She was quite ill for the last two and a half years of her life.  But a few months before she passed, we gave her a big 90th birthday party and had a photographer there.  Despite her normal "sundowning" in the early afternoon, that day she was alert and so happy.  My favorite last picture of her is that of her sitting with her great grandson (14 months old) on her lap, my grandson.  She was grinning ear to ear.  My DB and I call that picture "Joy."

My heart goes out to you going through this so sad time.  Try to remember your mom is still with you and so proud of her wonderful daughter.  All my best.

[magicmoodz]

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@Coopsmommy wrote:

@Greeneyedlady21

My heartfelt sympathy for you on the recent loss of your mother. How interesting with all the other things you've discovered. I'm sure you'll treasure them always!

@Scooby Doo @Catiele @Misplaced Parisian @Catiele @magicmoodz

What wonderful, touching stores ladies.....it's a gentle reminder of just how precious life is. It makes all the "drama" seem just so small in comparison doesn't it?

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@Coopsmommy 

How very kind of you to acknowledge your fellow posters by name. I used to facilitate grief groups and learned from the professor with whom I trained it is a fact that sharing our stories is a very important part of  healing. There is a common thread (pun intended😆) in this thread and that is that we are dealing with pain and loss and a little thing such as a skein of yarn can bring such bittersweet memories.

I too want to give a heartfelt acknowledgment to everyone who shared their stories. In these divisive times it allows us to step back and see that kindness still exists. Thank you.💗💗💗

[Coopsmommy]

@magicmoodz @panda1234  @PamfromCT  @ladycos

Yes, thanks to all who've shared their special memory. The story of making an afghan from sweaters is incredible.

You truly never know the depths of struggles and ingenuity from Moms/Dads.....it really is touching.

[dmod nj]

@Greeneyedlady21  I hope this winter, when you are wrapped up in the lovingly made, blue blanket, you are comforted by memories of your mom and grandmother. 

Maybe you can use the material/lace from your mom's wedding dress for something........a special pillow or a backing for the special blue blanket?  If you find other pieces of her clothing, it might be useful for a memory quilt. 

https://www.quiltkeepsake.com/

http://www.custommemoryquilts.com/home

[Texasmouse]

@Coopsmommy treasure the time you have with your mom!  Mine was truly an angel that I was blessed to have here on earth and yes, she really was kind, loving and thoughtful. I'm sorry you lost your father and I'm sure you still miss him.  You were a good daughter to take care of him until the end and you'll always have the memories of when he was alive to cherish!

[Greeneyedlady21]

@dmod nj That's a nice idea to do that with her dress, but I wouldn't want to touch it. Want to keep it just as it is.