A Gift of Rainbows

When we lose someone we love, we feel an almost overwhelming sense of loss. There's a hole in our life that no one else could ever fill. That person is gone and we miss them so much. So, even though we know our loved one is in a better place, we grieve. But eventually, we stop focusing on how badly we feel and we realize how blessed we were to have had them in our lives. When we think of them, we're finally able to smile because we have so many wonderful memories.

My mother went to be with The Lord two days before Thanksgiving. So, this is my first Mother's Day without her. But, instead of dwelling on that, I decided to do something to honor her, to thank her for all she gave me. She was always there for me. Always.

Mom taught me so many things, gifts I will treasure and carry with me forever. One tangible gift was a small, round crystal, which I hung in my window. Whenever the sun is out, it catches the rays and creates several rainbows on my bedroom wall. Every time I see them, I think of Mom and smile.

Mom was very artistic and she loved to paint. When my brother and I were packing up her things, I found three watercolors, which I framed on one of the walls in my apartment. Some days, they still bring a tear to my eye but, mostly, they make me happy.

Through the years, Mom and I spent a lot of time together. We went shopping, to yard sales, took day trips and went on several vacations, including two trips to North Carolina to go gem hunting.

Mom loved her Welsh Corgi, Bosley, and, believe me, no dog ever had it so good. 

Mom was my biggest fan and always went to book signing events with me. She crocheted the bookmarks on the table.

 

Happy Mother's Day, Mom.