There is only one word for this week – LOSS.
My mother in law passed away on Wednesday morning. She had been sick for a while now, so we have been preparing for this but it was still a shock.
One of David’s cousins asked me if I was ok or of it bought back everything we dealt with with Cameron. I was and it didn’t. They were two very different losses. Cameron’s loss was sudden, unexpected, devastating and shocking. Whereas she had been sick, she was in her home, surrounded by the people she loved and who loved her and we all had a chance to say our goodbyes.
As sad as it was, it was peaceful and calm.
But it was still a loss of someone who was a big part of our every day life. It was husband’s wife and my children’s grandmother.
I am learning that when you lose someone you don’t only grieve that person but everything that that person stood for. She won’t be there for the children’s weddings or their babies or their first job or any other achievements that they may get. She won’t take them on any more shopping trips or holidays or lunches.
We have lost so many memories and so many moments.
But through the tears there has also been a lot of laughs. David’s mom was quite a larger than life character and we all have a bank of funny stories that we shared.
I hope you had a FANTASTIC week!
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Oh no! I am so sorry for you loss. Thinking of you and your family. Even though it was expected it doesn’t make it any easier. Sending love and hugs. x
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
It sounds like you have lots of lovely memories to cherish x
Sorry for your loss. As you say, there are so many memories and laughs to reminisce about. Life is funny, it moves on, even when we are not ready. Sending virtual hugs and hoping the family finds the strength to cope through this loss.
My condolences to you and your family. The memories will always be there. Sending hugs x
I’m sorry for your loss. Your MIL sounds like she was an amazing person and I quite understand the feeling of the loss of future time together.
I’m sorry for your loss. Your MIL sounds like she was an amazing person and I quite understand the feeling of the loss of future time together. I’m glad you’ve found laughter to help you through.
So sorry for your loss, words are never enough. I’m glad you have so many happy memories though. x
I am so very sorry for your loss and that of your family. She sounds like she was a really wonderful woman that will be missed.
So sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law. So true that you not only grieve the loss of the person but all the other losses that come with that. I’m glad you’ve been able to find moments where the memories have made you laugh in amongst the sadness. Thinking of you all and sending much love x #WotW
It’s not just the loss of the person it’s all the other future losses we mourn also. #wotw