Good Memories Indeed

Mother's Day is always a little bittersweet.

I have to visit my Mother here.

On the brighter side...  It was an absolutely beautiful day here today.  Blue skies for as far as the eye could see.  So many people came out to the cemetery to pay their respects.

I came to visit my Mom.  JUDY!

Judy, Judy, Judy.  Or as her Mom called her Judy Pie!  She hated that...

She left this earth way too early.  And she lives on in my daughter's dimples and my son's old soul and in my quick wit and in my sister's loyalty.  She was all Texan.  She loved a good deal.  She was thrift store shopping when thrift store shopping wasn't cool.  She was a collector like someone else I know.  She drank enough diet coke in her lifetime to fill a small ocean.  She didn't have a patient bone in her body.  She drove to fast.  And she cursed like a sailor.  And I miss her so much my bones ache.  I would love to call her up and make her laugh so hard she started cackling like a chicken.  I don't have anyone to tell about my my inability to cool off naturally.  She can't tell me why the heck I'm so hot!  I sure would love to have one more of our marathon shopping trips that always included lunch and a stop somewhere for dessert.  I'd love to stay up late watching hours of "I Love Lucy" reruns.  Just one more time.  Another trip down memory lane so she could show me where she use to hang out, where her first job was and where she met my Dad.  She was loud and brash at times.  And humble and kind and insecure.  Loving and thoughtful and sometimes thoughtless.  She was human.  And she had the biggest heart.  And I'd give the world to hug her.  And never let go.  I know she left this Earth knowing I loved her with every ounce of my being.  Every ounce...

I miss you Mom.  Every day.  Every hour.  Every minute.

Remembering my Mother is always the first thing I want to do every Mother's Day.  This is my 5th without her.  And I'm doing so much better.  I really enjoyed my day with my family.  We did all of my favorite things: antique shop, go to the garden store, LAUGH, and eat.  I'm usually the one behind the camera (and I prefer it that way...), but we got a few shots of today.

It's all about the laughter.

Comments

[Alison Gibbs]

What wonderful memories of your Mom Judy.
Happy to hear you had a fun time with the family on Mother's day.
Alison

[Lisa B.]

I'm glad you have such wonderful memories of your mother and that you had such a great day with your family.

[Chiara]

glad you had a great day and I am sure your mom knows how much you love her and miss her.

[Maureen]

Hugs!
and happy mother's day....a little late....
and omgosh you look amazing, the pictures are so fun, and meg......is changing and growing up way to fast! Her baby face is going away :(

[Barbara]

Wishing you a belated Mother's day and sending hugs. I can only imagine how hard it must be when you are missing your Mom so much, but it is so nice to see all the love you are receiving from your own family!

[Jeanie]

First of all, thank you for visiting The Marmelade Gypsy. I finished my panels last night! Hope I get one of yours!

This post touched me to my very core. My Mothers Day included a stop at a much similar resting place. Although my mum left 31 years ago, there is seldom a day that passes that something doesn't remind me of her, and of her presence. On her birthday, I wrote a fairly long blog thing about her. We are much alike.

You already know the healing is slow, but it comes. But I don't think we who love a lot ever find that hole in our heart is completely filled. And I don't think it ever should be. One thing I can tell from this -- you loved her and she knew it. That's so important -- she knew it! Sounds like she was a lucky mom to have you, and from what I read, I think you had a pretty amazing mom yourself.

Glancing down all the posts on your blog, I do find it a wonderful spot to stop. I'll be back.

[Margo]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have wonderful memories of her!
I love your blog banner!
Margo

[stephanie]

What a touching post & tribute to your dear mother. I honestly got goosebumps reading it.

God Bless You always.

So glad you had a wonderful laugh-filled Mother's Day!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[mya]

I am so sad that you have lost your Mom. It is wonderful the way you honored her on Mother's Day. I am sure the two of you had great times together.
The photos of you and your baby (big Baby) are wonderful. You both look like so much fun. Love the braids and hat. Keep smiling and take care.
Oh, and Happy belated Mother's day.
-Mya

[Paula]

Oh, Mother's Day. Truly bittersweet. I know. This is my 9th without her. It gets easier. But some how that makes me sadder. I try to focus on the fact that I am a mom now and the best way to honor her as to be as a great a mom as she was. I like to think our moms look down upon us, beaming with pride. And I am sure they are! Happy Mother's Day, dear friend. You are thought of often!

[Sarah]

Love the good honest truth about your mama! I'm sure you miss her a lot! Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day with you children!
Sarah

[diana]

what a great tribute to your sweet mom... she feels your hug way up where she is. Life changes forever when you lose a parent, but you did it right... visit your mom and hug your family ! xo

[Jackie]

Glad you had a Happy Mommy's day!! Hugs on missing your mom.

[Di]

Thanks so much for sharing the stories of your Mother. It really got to me. Take care. Di http://mammabeesattic.blogspot.com/

[robin~thrifty miss priss]

I'm so sorry your mom is gone. How sad that must be. You have said some beautiful things about her, and so so nice that you can see her living on through your children! Such a sweet post! Big hug for you all the way from Virginia!

[karin]

I'd like to go to the Red Lobster one last time w/you and Judy, me sliding around the big back seat of that light blue sedan as she took the corners on the way there from the mall.

[Denise Elizabeth]

Hi love your blog thanks for all the kind comments on mine. Your post drove me to tears! How beautiful you are! Denise

[Karen]

Love your Blog Cami, . . . I am reading your older posts today. Sorry your sweet mom left too early. She is surely watching you and your lovely daughter with lots of pride and a big smile. What a sweet pair you are!

Karen at Ciderantiques