First Fifty Days Since Mom’s Passing
Living life without being able to share the highlights with my mother
The initial 50 days since my Mom earned her wings and departed this earth have been a whirlwind, to say the least. First there was informing all the family and friends, neighbors, and church associates. Such sadness as the news of Mom’s death spread. There were all the grandkids and greats, nieces and nephews, godsons, and other close friends and former neighbors to notify.
Then flowers and plants began to arrive — so many in fact, the home actually began to look and smell like a funeral home. I knew Mom would be happy that our good friend and terrific florist, David Mattingly, owner/operator of David’s Flowers in Leonardtown was getting so much business as a result of her entrance to heaven. David’s arrangements are always so beautiful and tend to last a long time, too. The mailbox soon was overflowing with cards and letters from far and wide, each one filled with loving messages and memories being shared.
A few days after Mom’s death, we learned of the death of a very close friend of Mom’s. I guess God needed a few magnificent women in a hurry. I envision the two of them in heaven finally having time to sit and chat, catch up and laugh.
There was the flurry of arrangements to be made at the funeral home. While Mom is being buried at…
