Update: Taking a trip in mom's memory..

HurricaneGirl · #61 Postby **HurricaneGirl** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:55 am

John, you are in my thoughts and prayers.. i'm so very sorry to hear about your mom passing away.

GulfBreezer · #62 Postby **GulfBreezer** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:09 pm

John,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Stand tall and know that God is caring for her now.

Josephine96 · #63 Postby **Josephine96** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:01 pm

My mom has officially been laid to rest. Last night was arguably the toughest night of my life.

My mom looked so peaceful though laying in her casket. My brother joked that she looked like she was in a wind tunnel being in a tight space and laying so still lol..

I had lots of support. My Wal Mart sent flowers and 2 platters of food. My dept mgr came, about 10 people from wal mart came. 3 even went and saw my mom earlier in the day on their lunch hour.

My dept mgr kept holding me and telling me "Your mom would hate to see u crying this much" :cry:

Just remember she's no longer in any pain, she's not hurting anymore. She's at peace.

The toughest part was when shortly after 9pm when they closed her casket. I broke down like I am typing right now..

I gave her the 2 xmas presents Andrea and I got her, I let her have this hat of mine she absolutely hated lol and I also gave her a picture of Andrea since she never got to meet her..

I loved my mom and can't believe she's gone.. I even silently read her a poem I thought of..

"You were there for me when I was born.. You were there for me when my heart was scorned"

"You were there for me when I was 5, even not knowing if I'd be alive"..

"You were there for me through the broken hearts, treating them, mending them like works of art"..

"You were there for me through Cristy, Toni, and even Andrea, I hope ur proud of me because of how I treat her {andrea}"

"You were alone when you died.. Rest in Peace Mom, don't worry as we cry"

RIP Mom.. I love u :cry:

#64 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:12 pm

(((((John)))))), If you need a shoulder to cry one, we are here for you.

Josephine96 · #65 Postby **Josephine96** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:23 pm

Thank u Daylilly.. I'll be crying on Andrea's shoulder tomorrow if I decide to go.. Part of me wants 2 be with her.. part of me wants 2 go to church.. I can't decide lol..

It feels good to be loved.. but without my mom.. I feel so alone.. :cry:

#66 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:41 pm

John , I felt the same way when my mom passed. Tomorrow she will be gone 3 years. RIP Mom, Betty Jean Parker Harper 1932- 2003

tropicana · #67 Postby **tropicana** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:46 pm

so sooo sorry john my heart aches for you
dont feel alone...you have andrea and us at storm2k. :cry:

Jim Cantore · #68 Postby **Jim Cantore** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:12 pm

My prayers to you and your family

Josephine96 · #69 Postby **Josephine96** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:21 pm

To answer the quandry I had.. I am going 2 go to church tonight.. I'll wait till Wednesday night 2 go 2 Andrea's..

I love her to death but I need some time alone..

#70 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:59 pm

John,
You do need some time alone to let your grief out, to cry without being embaressed about it. Only you will know when that time is needed. But when it hits you, know that we are here for you if you need to talk.

azsnowman · #71 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:09 pm

John...I am so very sorry to hear your loss, rest assured she IS in a far better place and KNOW that someday you will walk with her again! Bless you Brother!

Josephine96 · #72 Postby **Josephine96** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:25 pm

Alone time was why I went to church tonight. 1 of my "sisters" at the church gave me a wise thought..

God sent me Andrea because God knew Mom was going to die, so God knew I'd need someone like Andrea to take care of, so that way I would not need anyone to take care of me anymore.. {I hope that makes sense lol}

I do miss my Mom and today was a rough day.. It may get worse b4 it gets better.. but I'm in it for the long haul..

cajungal · #73 Postby **cajungal** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:39 pm

I will think about you in this difficult time. Your mom is still watching over you as your guardian angel. I know how much it hurts to lose someone so dear to you and someone who was very much a huge part of your life. You got many friends near and far who will be always be there for you if you need to talk.

Josephine96 · #74 Postby **Josephine96** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:49 pm

Thank u Cajun.. If I need to vent and talk to u guys.. I'm sure I will.. church helped me a lot.. It was very soothing.. I'm in a pretty good mood right now.. Hope it stays..

Josephine96 · #75 Postby **Josephine96** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:56 pm

As part of memory to my mom.. I've decided to take a vacation lol..

As wierd as this may sound.. I have been telling mom since about 10 years ago that I have always wanted to visit Nashville, Tennessee..

I think when I take my wal mart vacation time in Feb. I'm finally going to go. I'd be gone Feb 13th-17th.. and I really wanna go this year.

I have already told Andrea that even though it's during Valentine's week.. I do kinda wanna go alone.. It'd be used as healing time, time to have fun and just use 4-5 days to forget about my worries and maybe see my 1st snow.. :wink:

She'd probably tell u how much I've been wanting to go there if she was here on earth..

If u think I'm nuts.. let me know lol..

RIP MOM: March 17th 1941- Christmas Day 2006

#76 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:02 pm

You go ahead and take that vacation if you want to. I'll bet she'd be so happy that you did! :wink:

Josephine96 · #77 Postby **Josephine96** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:04 pm

Thank u Stephanie.. I plan on it..

therock1811 · #78 Postby **therock1811** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:04 am

Josephine96 wrote:As part of memory to my mom.. I've decided to take a vacation lol..

As wierd as this may sound.. I have been telling mom since about 10 years ago that I have always wanted to visit Nashville, Tennessee..

I think when I take my wal mart vacation time in Feb. I'm finally going to go. I'd be gone Feb 13th-17th.. and I really wanna go this year.

I have already told Andrea that even though it's during Valentine's week.. I do kinda wanna go alone.. It'd be used as healing time, time to have fun and just use 4-5 days to forget about my worries and maybe see my 1st snow..

She'd probably tell u how much I've been wanting to go there if she was here on earth..

If u think I'm nuts.. let me know lol..

RIP MOM: March 17th 1941- Christmas Day 2006

You are not nuts. This is a way to honor that memory, you go ahead and do it!

Josephine96 · #79 Postby **Josephine96** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:04 pm

Thank u Jeremy.. I plan on enjoying it..

Update: Taking a trip in mom's memory..

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