For those of you that have lost a mother....how did you get through the first Mother's Day? Even though I am a Mom myself now...I just can't imagine the day without her.
Did you do anything special on that day in remembrance of Mom?
One of my good friends invited me to his Mother's house for dinner that day, and I think I'll go just to have something to do. But I want to do something special for my Mom that day, and am open for suggestions. Thanks!
I don't share in the experience of losing my mom but I will be thinking about you...I think going to your friend's place is a lovely idea....
What if you planted a tree or your mom's favourite flower or something in the garden..? Or even bought something she would've liked in a house plant...?
Did she have any causes that were near and dear to her heart? Even if it was a small donation (it all counts!!) in her name..or make a donation in her name to the hospital she was in...doesn't have to be a huge amount...it would be meaningful and appreciated all the same....
Write her a letter/poem about your thoughts and feelings and then put it away somewhere or burying it in the back yard or take it to her grave site (if there is one)...
Just a couple of ideas that popped into my head...
(((HUGS))))) Jean...
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Ther arenlt any easy answers JeanLynne unfortunately. Maybe it will help to know that other's are thinking of you and in prayer for you. I guess you are the only one can decide if going to your friend's place woul be beneneficial or make things worse. I did like the idea of planting a special flower or tree in the garden, where every time you look at it you can remember and thank God for the years you had with your mother. For a number of years after my Mum died,our family used to spend Christmas with a dear friend and her family, which is a bit similar idea. She knew I would find it hard without my Mum. I wish I'd thought of the plant idea when my mother died 29 years ago. But we've moved four times since then so it wouldn't have exactly worked. I do now have a browallia in my garden again becasue it was one of my mother's favorite plants. I couldn't have it till we moved here as it wouldn't grow in the climate where we lived before.
so sorry Jean If you are comfortable with it, go to your friend's house (if it gets too hard to be there, you can always leave, and they will understand). The planting if a tree or flower really is a great idea. If you are not in your permanent home (apartment, etc), you could plant it in a container so you can take it with you if you ever move. again...
First Mother's Day without Mom
If you are comfortable with it, go to your friend's house (if it gets too hard to be there, you can always leave, and they will understand). The planting if a tree or flower really is a great idea. If you are not in your permanent home (apartment, etc), you could plant it in a container so you can take it with you if you ever move. 
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