We try to visit her grave regularly although it had been awhile since we were there. I went there yesterday and her grave was empty. I felt so bad, like we had abandoned her. I immediately went home and took a pot of flowers I was given and brought it to her. It sort of made me feel like she wasn't alone.
A few days after the funeral me and the kids spent awhile checking her grave out and talking about it. I was able to get some good pictures of them with the beautiful flowers we had at the service. I pray they never forget her...
A few days after the funeral me and the kids spent awhile checking her grave out and talking about it. I was able to get some good pictures of them with the beautiful flowers we had at the service. I pray they never forget her...
Please continue to pray for our family, for my dad, my brothers, my sisters, my aunts and uncles, and my cousins. Although everday is different and we move and smile like our lives are normal and we answer your questions that we are doing okay or even good; Truth is, we just might not be that day...
Beautiful post, and what amazing pictures. Those boys will always know her because you will keep her alive with stories, pictures, and all the special things you do. Will keep praying for you and strength for each day.
ReplyDeleteJulie
It was like you took the words right out of my mouth!
ReplyDeleteKristi
Thanks for sharing Kelli..You guys are always on my prayer list..and always in my heart..
ReplyDeleteI admire how your keeping her spirit alive..
The memories of your Mom will stay alive because she created so many great memories for all of us. She loved life and lived it to the fullest! You all have gifts from her...each in your own ways. Those traits, gifts and memories will keep her memory alive. Through those things your kids will know her and she won't be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteI understand. And I'm here for you if you need me. And I want you to know that when people ask how you're doing, it's okay to say "I'm having a really crappy day, I miss my mom so much it hurts, and it feels like there's a hole in my heart that will never be filled again". It's okay to be honest. Your friends will love you anyway.
ReplyDeleteHang in there and know that even though the rest of the world seems to have gone back to normal, you haven't been forgotten. You are loved more than you know, and we're still praying for you guys.
Love you!
Michelle :)