Another of those memory jolts...

daffy2
daffy2 Member Posts: 1,636
edited 15. May 2016, 03:26 in Community Chit-chat archive
Today would have been my mother's 89th birthday. I don't begrudge the Queen all the celebrations of her 90th, but it has made the anniversary rather more painful this year. Seeing Lizzie still active and compos mentis is in stark contrast to mum's last 2 years.
Ah well, as time passes the pain of loss gradually lessens, and the memory jolts become a bit softer.

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Of course it's a difficult time, daffy, and the memory jolts can't always be pre-buffered. The memories, sweet or painful, can be triggered at any time. I hope the bittersweet gradually becomes more sweet than bitter. ((( )))
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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I like that Sticky "more sweet than bitter". Sending some hugs Daffy. (((()))) Mig
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I lost my mum when I was 30..she worked so hard in the factory s, and I wonder if she had the queens job she might have still been with us..mst say the queen does a grand job...
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw Daffy :(

    I have been thinking about my own Mum, who died 9 years ago aged 70, a lot recently. Probably because of our imminent house move.

    It really does get easier. I bawled like a baby for her when Lucy was diagnosed with Leukaemia, but most of my memories are really lovely now. I see her every time I look in the mirror too :)

    I am sending you some ((()))

    Love

    Toni xxx