This last weekend marked a really big day for our family;
My mom's passing, one year ago.
Has it really been a year?
I sometimes still don't really believe it happened at all.
That Friday, April 23, was without a doubt the worst day of my life.
And every day since then has been just as hard.
I lost my mom, my best friend, and my mentor.
She is the most incredible woman I have ever know, and dare I say, will ever know.
I miss her every day.
I want to call her every day.
I have so many questions, and fun experiences, and not-very-important tidbits I wish I could share.
And sure, she is "always with me," but I would really prefer her here in person.
I have never known loss like this and find myself in tears almost every day.
And yet, I know there is hope.
I guess it was fitting that this weekend also included Easter.
Our Savior's sacrifice for us all is the ultimate gift of hope and love.
We can be an eternal family and see my mom again because of the Atonement.
I am grateful for my family, for my husband, and kids.
This year and brought us closer together.
I feel that now I try harder to cherish every day with the people I love.
We started off the weekend by dashing down to Eugene and basically opening the door to our car and throwing the kids out at my Dad's for him (and mostly Heather) to watch so Scott and I could go out on a date.
We were also celebrating our wedding anniversary (8 years)!
We wanted to make the weekend as busy as possible.
So we went to dinner at a little place called Johnny Ocean's.
It was mostly island-inspired foods but don't worry, I found the biggest cheeseburger on the menu and devoured it in about 2 minutes (literally).
Then we went to see the play "Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," at the community theater.
It was really good, disgusting fun.
The following day we went on a walk commemorating my mother, organized by one of her best friends.
We had a great turnout.
It was beautiful and sunny, and although Ezra screamed bloody murder the whole time, it was the perfect way to celebrate my mom.
My brother, his daughter Adelaide, Brit and Olivia, and me and my Elvis-like pompadour. Barf.After that, we packed a picnic lunch and drove to the Cottage Grove cemetery to visit mom.
The weather was nice, and we just spread out and ate and chatted for hours while the kids roamed around.
It was really peaceful.
On Sunday, we attended church and the kids went decked out in new Easter clothes (Thank you Heather!). So cute. Look at that tie.
This was the best family shot we got (sorry honey). And yes, that is me and not Edna Mode from the movie The Incredibles. I officially hate my short bangs.
Then the kids enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, scarfed 10 pounds of candy, and then we all jumped back into the car to drive home.It was a busy weekend, but couldn't have been any better.
I still feel a bit sleep deprived and emotionally drained so I apologize for the lackluster post.
I promise to get my wit on next time.
7 comments:
What a good way to celebrate your mom and easter. I'm glad you were with family. Your bangs will be out of their baby phase before you know it. You're adorable as always and I love your belt over your bump for church. So cute!!
your hair is darling...i'd love to have it. i'll trade you my flat mop for your baby bangs.
also, the easter outfits/pictures are adorable...props to heather.
glad you could go spend time with your family, but sad for the occasion. i know how much you miss your mom.
oh and selfishly, i am glad you're home.
A great post! I liked your comment that you know your Mom is "always with you" but you'd rather have her here in Person. I totally agree. I wish we could have made it down for the walk. We have all been incredibly sick. I have blog about history that I write. I wrote a post about your mom on the 23rd. If you have a minute read it. Www.ahistoricalslant.blogspot.com
I loved your post, you are so clever :) I am so happy that you came down. I had a blast with you and I can't wait until we see you again. I love you tons!!
Your pictures are great. We are very happy you, Scott, and the kids had a good time, all things considered.
I am so grateful I could be a part of it. I am really glad you like the kids' clothes :).
Brian is beaming at the picture of him skooting with the kids in the parking lot. :)
Love,
Heather and Brian
I love to read your posts about your mom. It's like reading my own thoughts in a way but only your are expressed so beautifully. I did not realize how many things fell right around this time for you. I guess it is a good thing to have other things to celebrate in a time of mourning. Glad you got to be with family and spend time honoring your mothers life. It does get easier, and easier each passing year. Though nothing takes the place of those little comforts your mother can provide.
blah, blah ,blah like I even know what i am taking about:)
I do love all of the fun references to famous people and cartoon characters when it comes to your hair, sponge bob, elvis, and Edna Mode. you are crazy- and look like none of those! but it makes me laugh:)
Your beautiful. Truly the most stylish and lovely pregnant mama I have EVER seen. And no, I didn't just write that on someone else's blog. I mean it. Will you fly here and buy me some summer clothes. I am old, I look and feel frumpy, and my hair sucks. Your hair does kinds look like edna mode but lest we forget she was a famous fashion designer with superb taste, unique abilities, and she has that cool chair that gives rides. Bottom line, your hair looks funky and I like it.
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