Real talk: When loss is not loss

Mom passed away Christmas morning 2016. It will have been 10 years since she ran off and left us. Miss you, mom.

Mom collected teddy bears. She loved them. At her funeral, we decorated her casket with tons of teddy bears. Afterwards, we shared them with those who loved her. With those, who would miss her smile, her love, her throaty laugh,  her cooking, and everything that had made her “mom”.

For the funeral, one of my sisters and I  wore these ridiculous sweaters we knew would tickle mom to no end!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I say all that, beloveds, to say this:

Yes, losing hurts. Tremendously. It’s important to embrace the memories. Process. Grieve. Cry. Then, with thanksgivings, move forward, move on.

It feels good to enjoy thoughts of mom’s teddy bears. Ah, mom. I miss you. Rest in peace.

Real talk.  Loss is not always loss

loving mom still,
Cassandra

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