Next few weeks mark new firsts...
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Next few weeks mark new firsts...
... In my sober journey. My mother passed away two years ago this month... And for the last two years the springtime is full of mixed emotions for me. Lots of family birthdays I try to make special, but her birthday was during this time as well.
It was at this time she chose (appropriately) to stop treatment.
It was at this time I had so many lasts with her that I knew would be the last. She gave my husband and I the last witty anniversary gift we would get from her (it was the lace anniversary, so one gift was shoe laces from our favorite team.). I took each of my children to see her for the last time so she could give them each a special sentimental gift. I celebrated my last Mother's Day with her... Just five days before she passed.
It's not fair. But as she told me, it's here and we have to deal with it.
And this year for the first time I am and will continue processing all of this ... Without drinking.
It was at this time she chose (appropriately) to stop treatment.
It was at this time I had so many lasts with her that I knew would be the last. She gave my husband and I the last witty anniversary gift we would get from her (it was the lace anniversary, so one gift was shoe laces from our favorite team.). I took each of my children to see her for the last time so she could give them each a special sentimental gift. I celebrated my last Mother's Day with her... Just five days before she passed.
It's not fair. But as she told me, it's here and we have to deal with it.
And this year for the first time I am and will continue processing all of this ... Without drinking.
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I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear Mom. All I can think is how proud she must be of you working so hard to get your life back. Grief is so hard.
I'm going to see my mom this weekend for Mother's Day. It's hard because she has severe Parkinson's and is rapidly declining. Even hard to understand her speech at all now and she's totally wheelchair bound, and I see her memory slipping. It's so emotional to see her, but your post has reminded me not to take one precious moment for granted. Just be present.
Thinking of you and praying you find strength in your precious memories.
I'm going to see my mom this weekend for Mother's Day. It's hard because she has severe Parkinson's and is rapidly declining. Even hard to understand her speech at all now and she's totally wheelchair bound, and I see her memory slipping. It's so emotional to see her, but your post has reminded me not to take one precious moment for granted. Just be present.
Thinking of you and praying you find strength in your precious memories.
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