You are so right that death is harsh on those left behind.  My mom unlike yours lived a long life and died relatively peacefully.  I was 65 and still felt like an orphan.  That was 3 years ago and I still often think of calling her to give her news or ask a question about a recipe or a family member.  Hope you find some peace this Mother's Day.

Kathy

You are brave to want to puppy train.  If I were to ever have a dog I would want it to come pre trained.  Lazy me. 

Hope your May Day fest was a lot of fun.

I am doing pretty well today. I have memories of my mother that are almost totally good. I am sad that she is gone but she lived a good life and her death was peaceful. We never doubted her love for us. 

I am having a quiet day until later. My husband is gone on a trip and I'm holding down the fort. I have my tutoring later and after that my daughter and her roommate are coming for dinner. They are painting some bedrooms today so I bought a rotisserie chicken and I'm making veggie packets and salad. I am setting a pretty table too. It will be fun.

Time to get my bath and do the next thing on my list. 

I know this isn't a happy day for many...treat yourself with kindness. 

Julia

You are so kind to take food to your daughter. Her family will be so grateful. I'm sorry this is such a hard day for you...You were dealt a difficult hand when your mom was diagnosed with cancer at such a young age. I just can't imagine it.

Happy mother's day !!!

35 years ago on mother's day I received the message that my mother passed away.  She was a wonderful woman, very proud, hard working, smart and very loving.  She sacrificed her life to raise me and my sister.   

I have furbabies.