Today I was reminded of my parents wedding anniversary of 54 years as my sister shared a post on Facebook. She shared a beautiful wedding photo that captured their youth, love and future together. My thoughts kept travelling back to my mum all day today. My mum has been gone for over two years. I finished work early today for an appointment and couldn’t help but drive past the old family home. My parents had moved out of that house many years ago. They moved in when I was about 4 years old. It was a brand new home that needed landscaping amongst other things like curtains. When I stopped next to the house today memories of mum flooded my heart. It is hard to understand or even believe that my mother who carried me and raised me is no longer here.
Since the house changed owners many years ago, it no longer resembles a clean and tidy maintained home. The front yard is messy, and the house is hidden behind overgrown trees. I drove away thinking about my mum and how much I miss her.
Even though my mum is gone and the old family home is neglected, all of the memories I have in my heart can’t be erased with time. The memories will be with me forever, tucked away. Grief is made up of so many emotions and moments. Grief can vanish briefly and allow you to smile. It might make you cry suddenly when you least expect it. Grief can turn into anger when you think about the actual disease, cancer, that took her life.
I love you Mum and miss you more then anything 💜
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