
Five weeks ago today my life was forever changed. From then on, every holiday, every birthday, every wedding or birth or baptism or blessing would be laced with sadness. I will forever have a void in my life. An emptiness.
I have moments of peace, and moments of sadness so profound it takes my breath away.
I have found myself picking up my phone to call her, and ask her about this, or tell her about that. And I almost hope I don't ever stop doing that. I listen to her voice on saved voicemails, I watch old home videos and feel overwhelming gratitude for the amazing woman I was blessed to have as my mom. She lived more life in her 50 years than many do in 100.
I miss my mom. Here's to five weeks closer to being with her again.