It’s that time of the year again. The flowers are all blooming, it stays daylight longer, the weather is too perfect, and it’s also time to get the clothes out from the back of the closet that are bright in color and shorter in every way. I just love it! I can just hear Mom, “What are you planning for Easter dinner? And what do you want me to make? I’ll color the eggs. And please don’t forget, let’s get those chocolate covered almonds and chocolate kisses.”
It’s another holiday without her. I’m thinking to myself, I know it has to get better. After Easter is Mother’s Day and I should sail better. Yeah right! But when you really think about it, after Mother’s Day, I’ve made it through all of the holidays without Mom this past year. How hard was it? Oh, my God, very hard! But I’m doing better.
My goodness, I miss her so much, especially at Easter time. The choir at church never sounded better. Mom and I were in choir through all of my teenage years in Hawaii, I remember it like it was yesterday. She would always take me shopping for a new Easter dress. Wow! When I think about it, money was so tight back then. But, she always managed to save enough to get me a new dress every Easter. Oh, how I looked forward to that special Saturday morning. I’d get up early and get dressed, waiting for Mom. I think Mom enjoyed it more than I did because she always said after shopping, “I’m so glad that God gave me a daughter to enjoy dressing her up.” She said she would never forget the look of joy on my face.
You were the best, Mom. What great memories of Easter with you I have. I hope you are enjoying some chocolate covered almonds, and don’t forget the kisses. Thank you, God. I love you Mom.
Tags: caregiving, Memories
