How can that be?
I remember when Mom died, I worried that I'd forget the sound of her voice over time. Or get unfamilar with her face. I thought over time, memories of her would fade.
But I can close my eyes and see her. I still, exactly, know her face.
And not only can I still hear the sound of her voice, I so often know exactly what she'd say to me about certain things. I can almost have conversations with her!
And funny little memories, and lots of sweet ones, of her pop up on me all the time.
I remember one of the last things Mom said to me.
She sighed and said, "I should have had you earlier." Well, I knew what she meant by that. She meant we should have had more time together. And we should have. But rather than having me earlier, I just wish she had lived to be a very old little lady. I know she had me at just the right time.
Mom gave me a great childhood. And ultimately, a great life.
I have so many vivid memories- old ones, and more recent ones- of her.
So yes, 7 years. But the memories haven not faded.
2 comments:
This is a beautiful post. Hugs to you! ~val
Kerri, I know your Mom is smiling at this lovely tribute to her life! I can hardly believe it's been 15 years my mom has been gone, also this month. And I can still remember her pretty exactly as well. I think the good stuff stays with you and the not-so-good fades a bit, which is as it should be!
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