A big thank you-OT

[mylady]

Two years ago today my mom passed away. When I posted about it on this board I was overcome with the amount of love and support I received from members that hardly knew me as I hadn't even been posting that long. Your support over the past two years has been amazing and many periodically send me PM's just to see how I am doing. The people that come to this board are amazing. As this day tends to be a bit harder for me and I am trying to use this day to remember all the good and happy things about my mom. Like the fact that you could smell her perfume a mile away. Always Ciarra or Opium when I was a kid, changed to Beautiful and Opium when I got older. The fact that she was never on time for anything! We used to tell me mom something started an hour before it actually did just to make sure she was there on time. She loved to laugh, she loved her children and grandchildren passionately. When I was a kid my friends would ask me if my mom was a movie star because she was so pretty.
I could go on and on, but I won't, I just wanted to thank all of you for so much care and support over the past two years. It has made a huge difference in getting through losing my mom.

[DoggieStylesAustin]

mylady, your mom sounds like she was a beautiful soul. I too lost my mom about 4 years ago. It is a really hard thing to go though but now when things aren't going right or I feel like I am missing her I just talk to her as if she was there. I feel like she is still watching over me and I am sure your mother is too. Remembering all the wonderful things about your mom is the best way to get through the hard times. I just wanted to tell you that I truly understand what you are feeling. There is nothing like a mothers love. Just know that in your heart that love is still there and will always be.

[Moonpiepoodlz]

Wow....I know for you the time has been long but in a sense it doesn't seem like it's been two years. I can still remember your thread and crying as I read it.
Your mom is always looking over you Melissa guiding you through all your trials and tribulations with the van. She'll be with you for a lifetime in spirit.

[I Care]

WOW 2 years really? I remember it =( You've been through a lot since then also. Remember the good times that's the way to go. ((hugs))

[Full_Groom]

I too remember the thread like it was posted yesterday...cyber hugs to you.

[Alice]

She was really pretty, and sounds like she was a wonderful mother and person. Like mother, like daughter, I see. This time of year must be very hard for you. I'm glad you have so many people who care about you. I'm sure other people miss your mom a lot too.

[NUNGUIS]

time goes by fast! anyways i think of you on this day because it's my birthday i hope you feel ok today.

[SharPeiMom]

Yes I also remember the post. Your mother is as beautiful as you say she is and I'm sure she is right there with you everday. I do hope it's getting easier for you.

[mylady]

i made it through the day and of course, it's now the weekend. It was actually a good day, I didn't even cry. It was nice to just think of happy memories of my mom. They don't sting quite the way they used to.
Since the mobile was supposed to be run by the both of us I have tried to keep my mom "part" of it. There is of course her picture and dedication I have on the back of the rig, then I use two colognes (though I don't use cologne often) that are knock offs on the two scents she wore (Opium and Beautiful haven't gotten any Ciarra yet), and most of the towels I have were my moms. There are towels I use in the rig that I remember being wrapped in getting out of the tub as a kid. My mom was also a sales rep for Colgate Palmalive for years and I have several Colgate beach towels I use. There is also one small beach towel that I remember using a lot as a kid and it wasn't until I was in a clients home and laid it out that I realized it was a silver poodle carrying a parasol!
I have not been able to put pictures of my mom up in my home as of yet, but maybe soon. Any that I had up before she passed I haven't taken down, but I haven't been able to hang up any new ones, if that makes any sense.
Thank you for the kind words and for everyone who hasbeen so wonderful to me!

[stewiedog]

It is hard there is nothing anyone can say except ((HUGS)), It doesn't get better, or easier, and I embrace that it helps remember. My dad left us 4.5 yrs ago, me, my mom, sister, aunt, and my husband go out every year for dinner to one of his favorite restaurants on his birthday, and death day. We remember him all year. I know noone knows how you feel, no one knows what is missing from you, so I wont try and say I do.
Just remember your mom always don't let time diminish the fact that she is gone, she is very much with you everyday.
Merry Christmas, hug your babies for me,
ALICIA

[wet noze]

mylady, my heart was broken for you when I read what happened to your Mom. My Mom lost her Mom when she was 20 years old. Her Mom was only 42. She had two young babies. It was devastating to her so I could relate to what happened to you. I've always felt that kindred spirit for that reason. I know no one could ever replace your Mom but I don't mind volunteering to be your "grooming Mom." You are such a smart, talented and motivated young lady. I know your Mom was always proud of you as I am. We all love you here. You know that.