I know how hard it is and I know how heavy the ache of missing her feels. It’s the kind of emptiness that no amount of words could ever fill. It is a longing that time will not ever erase. There are so many moments when you just want to hear her voice, feel her hug, or see her smile. I know how bad you wish you could call her just to chat..
I want you to know that it is okay to feel whatever you are feeling, no matter how long she’s been gone. The magnitude of how much you miss her is a reflection of how deeply you loved her. Please remember that the bond you shared with her cannot be destroyed. Not by time, not by distance and not by death.
Your love for her was profound, and so is your grief.
When it feels overwhelming, I hope you remember that she never wanted to leave you and when you are missing her, I hope you feel that she is still very much a part of you. In your smile, in the lessons you learned from her, in the way you continue to live your life to honor hers.
So when you miss your mom, please remember that it's okay to cry and it's okay to sit in the sadness for a while but make sure you let the memory of her fill your heart with comfort and peace and know that she wouldn’t want you to get so lost in your grief.
Live fully, love deeply, chase happiness and carry her soul in all you do…and when the heartache feels too heavy to hold, talk to her… she’s listening…
and she is so very proud of the person you are.
