Immediately, my mom came to mind. I hesitated to talk about her because 1) I feel like I've mentioned her a lot and 2) earlier this week I did kind of a tribute post about my older sister for her birthday. I thought reminiscing about my mom might be redundant.
But then I figured, it's the most honest answer. Plus, I've gotten some new readers recently.
The last time I saw my mom was December 13, 1994. I gave her a hug and a kiss good-bye before heading out to school. I had no idea that would be the last time I would see her. Late that afternoon, she was killed in a car accident.
It was devastating. I was a senior in high school, and my whole life suddenly changed.
She was the best mom. Okay, okay. She pretty much spoiled me. There I said it. :-P
She was kind and caring and so full of love. Now, nearly 18 years later, I still miss her and think of her often.
The pain of losing her has lessened over the years, but she will always be in my heart.
Of course I miss her the most when I am experiencing the best of times of my life. It fills me with sadness that she has missed...
Seeing me walk in three graduation ceremonies...
Watching me cross the finish line...
And attending my wedding.
I wish I could see her again.
I wish I could give her a hug and hear her laugh.
I wish I could sing silly songs with her. Off-key, of course.
I wish I could tell her how much I love her.
Who is someone you wish you could see again?
What is your proudest health/fitness accomplishment?
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I am so sorry for your loss:( I would love to see my grandpa again . He passed when I was 12 and we had a special relationship that I miss. Proudest athletic achievement was my 1:49 half and finishing my first tri:)
ReplyDeleteThis really hits home for me. I'm sorry for your loss. Even though it gets easier, it never really gets easier, does it? My dad passed away 10 years ago and his birthday was on the 10th. This is what I wrote for him:
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Thanks, Lisa.
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