Word of the year 2022: GROWTH
Is it just me? I get giddy whenever I see a new leaf growing from one of my houseplants.
The soft rubbery, light green-colored burgeoning sprouts give me an odd sense of joy and satisfaction.
Read MoreAbout Grief, Pt 1
I thought of my mom’s death a lot this week.
I think of her pretty much every day, but this past week I was specifically reminded of my grieving process for her.
The mother of my husband’s good friend passed away recently. And when I had heard how she passed and the suddenness of it, my heart and chest- quite literally- ached for the friend.
And aching for the friend triggered the memory of my own pains of when I lost my mom unexpectedly.
About two weeks after my mom passed, I had strong chest pains, and tightness in my left chest. I thought I was having heart issues. Is this what a heart attack feels like?
Oh, Mother
I spent more than half a year without my mom.
It's been half a year since the last time I spoke to her, saw her, hugged her, touched her.
I still unconsciously expect a text from her to come anytime now.