An open letter to my Mother...through my thoughts-whispers-dreams..

Hi Ma,
This sure is difficult, but have to tell you how your family is. We all miss you and still hurt, but its a little better. I do wonder, if the hurt goes away does this mean we are forgetting? I should think not!

It amazes me, when I think of your grandchildren, the closeness they feel for you. I don't remember feeling quite like that when my grandmother passed.

Always think of how thankful I am to have moved up here to be near you. What a friendship between us developed. Your daily calls, when I answered you said "just checking in" and I would say "Hey Girlfriend!" with always a response of "Hey sister"! Then the usual talk of how we slept that night, how you felt, which your answer was that you didn't know, as you weren't awake yet. Then we'd talk about our plans together for the day. How Jack and I loved cooking for you, and there was a daily delivery of our "meals on wheels" to you.

You know how we all loved being with you. Seeing you always in good spirits, which always lifted ours; the comforting conversations, your guidance, and unforgetable hugs!

Bev has started a web site, a tribute to you. It would melt your heart at the same time make you laugh. Your pictures of the past and present are there, as pictures of your family. Memories and feelings are written by all of us. I never thought of something like this, it keeps us going and keeps us close.

Althought nothing is the same, we are doing the best we can, sometimes words don't even have to be said, when we are together, there is an understanding, we embrace each othes feelings softly.

I can't close this letter, Ma. I don't want to, so with all our memories, feelings and poems, written for you, this will stay an open letter, as i will always be in touch.

To my wonderful and beautiful Mother....
Love, Barb