A few weeks ago, my dad and I drove up to Washington to visit family and friends. It was just a short visit....we drove all day Thursday and I flew home early Saturday morning. It was the first time leaving Elley over night and I sure did miss her. Good thing her daddy is a great dad and stayed home to watch her. He actually had a few days off so it worked out perfectly. It was sure nice to get away one last time before the baby comes and to have a little break away from a toddler crawling all over me.While we were there we visited the cemetery where my mom is buried. At 27 years of age with her second baby on the way you don't ever think you'd be writing about visiting your mothers grave. I know I post about my mom often, but I must, I miss her!
I miss her more so right now with baby #2 just 3 short weeks away. I want to call her and tell her everything about my pregnancy. The doctor visits, the baby shower, the weight I've gained, how I'm feeling, everything! I want to tell her THANK YOU for being pregnant with me in the summer months and how miserable I was. I just want to tell her thank you for being pregnant with me period. I want to tell her how Elley is doing and how much Elley loves her. I want to see her play with Elley, I want to see her kiss and hug Elley. I want to see her hold this new baby and love them as much as I do.
I know and understand the plan of salvation with all my heart. I know she is a big part of my life even though she may not be here on earth. I know she knows all that I want to tell her and all that I am going through. It's hard not being able to see the bigger picture, but I believe that one day I will. Until then, my faith sustains me. I love you mom, I always have and I always will.
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I can see why you would want your Mom right now. My husband's Mom passed away when he was 18 and he also thinks about some of the same things. (Only from a guys perspective.) I couldn't help but cry, because I love your Mom so much. Even though I didn't see her all the time, she is such a sweet person and I too miss her. If you ever need to talk, call me I'll be there.
Thanks for making me cry :) I can't imagine how your feeling. Thank goodness for the plan of salvation. Just knowing we will see our loved ones again brings so much peace. I just think of your mom giving each of your children so many hugs and kisses before sending them to you. I know she loves them too!!
Well being prego and reading that post doesn't make for dry eyes. Although I don't understand 100% what you are going through not having your mom here physically, I can imagine enough that my heart aches for you. What a sweet picture I have in my mind though of your mom watching over you and cradling you and her grandbabies and embrasing and kissing you and them(maybe not physically, but spiritually). What a strong, sweet spirit your mom had about her and it lives on in you. I love you Keely! I know because I long to somehow help you fill your void you feel sometimes, how much more your mom probably feels that she could too. Your right thank goodness for the plan of Salvation!
I love you Keely. I'm so glad you moved to this "vile" place. :) Thanks for your sweet testimony. I'm here for you, and I love that you're there for me. Thanks.
I have those moments with my Dad too. I wish I'd had the opportunity to know him as an adult. Big life changes (such as our new baby on the way) always make me long to share them with him. I wish Tim and Ella could meet him because he was so incredible. Every family's experience with death is different, but I absolutely understand where you're coming from. I'm grateful for my knowledge of eternal families as well. Thanks for the wonderful reminder!
I miss your mom too. She was a good friend and I many of the important memories in my adult life were shared with her and your dad.
You and Mindy have caused me to shed a few tears. Your mom would be very proud of you and I know Lyn would have enjoyed the woman Mindy has become.
Please let me know when the baby comes.
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thanks Keely....I'm crying.
Although I didn't know your Mom I'm sure she is SO proud of the Mom and wife you are! You're a special gal and I'm sure she knew that the moment you were born :)
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