Thank you for sharing, this was an incredibly beautiful reflection.
My grandfather suddenly passed away a month ago from cancer. Grief really is love with nowhere to go. I hope you can find some joy and make new memories this season.
I like the thought you shared: Grief really is love with nowhere to go. I never looked at it in that light before. Perhaps that's why grieving people we loved and lost is so painful.
Very touching. I know how much your mom means to you and I'm glad you still have her voice in your head proclaiming her belief in you and your writing. -- Matthew
Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm happy you have good memories of him and your time together. It doesn't take away the pain, but it does make enduring it more bearable.
It does. That moment is what marks for me the arrival of adulthood more than anything else. It kind of signaled for me that this thing called life was no joke anymore. It got serious. Then I had two little girls, one got pretty sick recently and fortunately she's ok now but it was the scariest thing I've ever gone through. So those two are like my hardest reality punches. It's a beautiful life indeed, even more precious given how fragile it is. Anyway, thanks for this post, it really lighted up my heart.
This year my father-in-law passed so hubby is entering year 1 of life without his dad. And last year my grandma died 2 days before Christmas, so I get ya.
Just before Christmas? That's rough. I'm sorry you all had to go through that.
When I was young, we never celebrated the 4th of July because my paternal grandpa died on July 3rd a few years before I was born. I never understood why my dad didn't want to celebrate that holiday until my mom's death. Then, I finally saw through his eyes.
Thanks for sharing, John. I remember us discussing in the comments this past year that I come from a similar background. My mom died of cancer in late October when I was 13, which is now 33 years ago. She was also my biggest supporter. I hope you find some time for making happy memories this Thanksgiving. 🦃
Thank you for sharing, this was an incredibly beautiful reflection.
My grandfather suddenly passed away a month ago from cancer. Grief really is love with nowhere to go. I hope you can find some joy and make new memories this season.
Thank you for your kind words.
I like the thought you shared: Grief really is love with nowhere to go. I never looked at it in that light before. Perhaps that's why grieving people we loved and lost is so painful.
This is such a lovely tribute to your mother. I'm glad you had someone so special in your life who encouraged your writing dreams.
Very touching. I know how much your mom means to you and I'm glad you still have her voice in your head proclaiming her belief in you and your writing. -- Matthew
I lost my dad 4 Octobers ago and your words just resonate so strong with how I still feel. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm happy you have good memories of him and your time together. It doesn't take away the pain, but it does make enduring it more bearable.
It does. That moment is what marks for me the arrival of adulthood more than anything else. It kind of signaled for me that this thing called life was no joke anymore. It got serious. Then I had two little girls, one got pretty sick recently and fortunately she's ok now but it was the scariest thing I've ever gone through. So those two are like my hardest reality punches. It's a beautiful life indeed, even more precious given how fragile it is. Anyway, thanks for this post, it really lighted up my heart.
This year my father-in-law passed so hubby is entering year 1 of life without his dad. And last year my grandma died 2 days before Christmas, so I get ya.
Just before Christmas? That's rough. I'm sorry you all had to go through that.
When I was young, we never celebrated the 4th of July because my paternal grandpa died on July 3rd a few years before I was born. I never understood why my dad didn't want to celebrate that holiday until my mom's death. Then, I finally saw through his eyes.
Thanks for sharing, John. I remember us discussing in the comments this past year that I come from a similar background. My mom died of cancer in late October when I was 13, which is now 33 years ago. She was also my biggest supporter. I hope you find some time for making happy memories this Thanksgiving. 🦃
Thanks, Brian.
It means so much to have your family support your dreams. I have no doubt your mom would be proud of what you've accomplished.