Dear Mom,
I miss you so much. I miss your smile, your laugh, your comforting hugs, and hearing- "Hi B-girl". There are so many days that I wish I could pick up the phone and talk to you....ask you questions about Emily, or just chat like we used to. I wish you could have met your granddaughter. I wish you weren't taken from us so early.
Sadly enough, I don't think I realized all the hard work and dedication you put into our family until I became a mom. I now understand your unconditional love and I can appreciate, so much more, everything you ever did for me; every tear you dried, every encouraging word, every sleepless night, every warning about growing up. You picked me up when I was down and never said "I told you so", even though you could have- many times.
You were a strong woman, an amazing mother and a wonderful friend. I hope I can be half as great for Emily as you were for me.
I love you mom, happy birthday.
B-girl
Those days are hard, it makes it more obvious that someone's missing. Hope you can tell Emily some great stories about her grandma when she gets older. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure if I could read this at work, but I forged ahead. I feel so many things you just wrote but I truly believe our moms are watching us. Someone made a comment to me one day which really hit home, and I'm not a religious person, but she said, your mom got to pick your daughter out from heaven just for you. I hope that brings you a little comfort too. Thinking of you today!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today! Hugs! Your mom would have been so proud of you and just loved Emily!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today. I know it must be so, so hard. (hugs)
ReplyDeleteAww :( Happy B day to your mom! She sounded like she was a good one :) hugs to you
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom. You are a very lucky lady to have had such a wonderful example that she set for you to follow. I'm sorry she's not here to see what a great mom you turned out to be.
ReplyDeleteOh Bridget...this made me cry. Your mom would be so so proud of you...you are doing such a great job! Thinking of you today and sending you tons of hugs...
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful tribute to your mom :) will be thinking of you today.
ReplyDeleteSending love your way today. Beautiful letter!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt she was a beautiful lady because she sure has a wonderful daughter. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful letter. I know she is looking out for you both and is so proud of you being such a wonderful Mother. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI loved your letter. Sending you big hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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