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ArtFriend 08-25-2015 06:55 AM

Remembering
 
It was 3 years ago today that I lost my mom and grandmother. Mom was living with me here in Dallas and grandma in her native Minnesota. Mom went first, only by a few hours. We were happy they went together as they were very close. Neither one knew that the other had died, until they both got to heaven and hooked up! ;)

I miss you both terribly. I am sober, but sad.

InTheEnd 08-25-2015 07:01 AM

Sending some prayers ArtFriend (and a hug). :hug:

Dharma33 08-25-2015 07:21 AM

(((((AF))))) Be well.

alphaomega 08-25-2015 07:24 AM

Godspeed.

Bailey3 08-25-2015 07:29 AM

Hang in there Artfriend. You have the support of this community. Post if you need to.

Bird615 08-25-2015 07:35 AM

Wishing you peace, ArtFriend.
Glad you are sober.

SoberLeigh 08-25-2015 07:37 AM

((((Dearest ArtFriend)))))

Saskia 08-25-2015 07:38 AM

(((AF)))! I know how hard that can be and wish you peace. You will always keep them in your heart.

ccam1973 08-25-2015 07:57 AM

Thoughts and prayers to you Artfriend.

Delilah1 08-25-2015 08:00 AM

Sending you lots of love and prayers today. They are looking down from heaven proud that you are sober!

ArtFriend 08-25-2015 08:10 AM

Thank you all!


Ruby2 08-25-2015 08:37 AM

ArtFriend, I'm sending you well wishes. It's so hard to lose loved ones but we always carry them in our hearts.

brynn 08-25-2015 09:47 AM

Thinking of you today, Art. :hug:

ElleDee 08-25-2015 11:14 AM

(((((ArtFriend)))))

It was 3 years August 18th that my mom passed away. I know where you're coming from right now. Peace and blessings to you.

Anna 08-25-2015 11:36 AM

I wish you peace, AF.

Soberwolf 08-25-2015 11:46 AM

:hug:

Cathryn2001 08-25-2015 12:07 PM

I'm thinking of you, AF--sending so many hugs your way!

Venecia 08-25-2015 03:55 PM

A difficult day, indeed. Take care, AF.

Dee74 08-25-2015 04:14 PM

AF :hug: we're all with you today :)

It helps me to remember the good times with those who have passed...laughter really is a medicine I think?

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ArtFriend 08-25-2015 04:44 PM

I used to have such good times with my mom and grandma! They both had great senses of humor. My grandma recalled a story about when they owned a restaurant and lived above it. My mom would come downstairs and sit with the patrons and start babbling about whatever. The customers loved her (age 3-4). One couple started telling her how cute she was and mom said something like "I'm cute and not constipated like my sister". She meant to say "conceited" Too funny.

Dee74 08-25-2015 05:00 PM

Lol! :)
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brynn 08-25-2015 05:06 PM

That made me giggle, Art. I love recalling funny stories of my sister......helps me feel like she's a little closer. :hug:

bigsombrero 08-25-2015 05:48 PM

Sorry to hear you're going through a hard day. Recalling fond memories help, it sounds like you are doing a good job of it. Staying sober is a great way to live today in their memory. Best to you.

Della1968 08-25-2015 06:15 PM

Thinking of you Art.

ArtFriend 08-25-2015 06:43 PM

Thank you all again!! This is the first "sober" anniversary I have had and it is great!!! You all are so kind and I appreciate it so much!

Hevyn 08-25-2015 06:46 PM

We appreciate you, too, AF. I'm glad you posted to talk about your loved ones. I'm sure they're proud of you, & I know you'll see them again. :hug:

ArtFriend 08-25-2015 06:48 PM

Thanks Hevyn...I really hope so!

Inchworm 08-25-2015 07:00 PM

They are a part of you, dear ArtFriend. Love to you.

Cathryn2001 08-25-2015 07:16 PM

Still thinking of you, AF. While the day is almost over, I know that thoughts of your mom and grandma must be present all of the time. I'm praying that you are able to find comfort and peace in your memories of those remarkable ladies. You do them proud.

MythOfSisyphus 08-26-2015 01:14 AM


Originally Posted by ArtFriend (Post 5527400)
I used to have such good times with my mom and grandma! They both had great senses of humor. My grandma recalled a story about when they owned a restaurant and lived above it. My mom would come downstairs and sit with the patrons and start babbling about whatever. The customers loved her (age 3-4). One couple started telling her how cute she was and mom said something like "I'm cute and not constipated like my sister". She meant to say "conceited" Too funny.

That's a hoot! I hope that with time the good memories will grow stronger while the pain fades. My dad passed away a few years ago, too, and while I still miss him terribly thinking of him doesn't make me as sad as it used to. I think of the good times we had and it makes me feel like he's right by my side. I'm not a religious person, and I don't really know if we have souls or spirits that endure. But I do know that as long as I'm a live a piece of my dad will always live on in my heart. Hopefully you'll always carry a piece of those you love in yours.:grouphug:


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