Today I went for a drive out to Abbotsford. The trees look amazing right now. All red and bright yellow, almost sending out their own light.
I feel bad admitting that I'd almost forgotten it was my mom's birthday, but seeing the leaves reminded me. I love crisp autumn days when the sun shines so bright and the air smells so...autumnish. Memories flooded over me and I remembered. It was very fitting that my mom was born in October because I know how much she loved autumn with its sights and smells.
It was simple things like red leaves turning crispy and frost on trees that made her happy. Thinking of her today made me realize (again) how much I miss her.
I don't think you ever get over losing your mother. It's something I used to think about often when I was a kid. I'd think (usually at night just before drifting off to sleep)"what if my mom died"? and sometimes I would cry just at the idea of knowing she no longer existed.
It's been eight years now since she passed away, and I still have this sadness in my heart. I still long for the chance to say good-bye to her and I wish I would have told her how much she meant to me...in spite of all her faults (and mine)...
I know how common this is. I don't know how many times I've heard people say they wish they would have told someone how much they loved them when they had the chance.
So...here's your chance. Quick. Before the leaves fall, please tell your mom how much you love her.
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It has now been almost 9 years since Mom left us with only memories. I miss her too...
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