Sunday, September 05, 2010

8 Years Ago

There was a time I wondered how I would make it through the next 8 minutes, 8 hours, 8 days without my mother. I did...and now...somehow...8 years have passed.



Not a day goes by that I don't think about Mom. But now, instead of wondering how I'll make it through a day without her, I spend my time being grateful for all the days I had with her.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh TJ, it's so hard to believe it's been 8 years since you lost your mom. I love that picture of the two of you, you both look beautiful. Please know I am thinking of you both. Love, Laura

Aunt Teresa said...

TJ and all your siblings, I have been without internet until today, but I want you to know, my big sister is always in my thoughts.

Love to all, me

Anonymous said...

Hey T, I think about your Mom often, (although she doesn't appear in my dreams much anymore)and can't believe it's been 8 years. I've never seen that pic of you two, it's fantastic. Love, little Pammy from across the street (now across the country)

TJ and Tony said...

Thanks so much for your comments.

Laura, it's hard to believe it's been 8 years that your dad, Vickie, and Mom have been gone. How is that possible???

Aunt Teresa, I can't bear the thought of losing a sibling.

This might sound really silly but I distinctly remember being at Mom's funeral and it really hit me that she was more than just my mom. She was not only a mother, but a daughter, a wife, a sister, a friend. I think I had only ever really viewed Mom through the lense of a child.

Little Pammy, hope all is well on the other side of the country. The picture of me and Mom was taken right before Tony and my wedding.

Will you be on this side of the country anytime soon?