Hi,Mom passed away in late January from dementia at 88, I took care of her and it's been quite a busy year of doing all the things that you need to do when someone passes, I miss my mom very much- she was the best in the mom business! 57 years in my life and now 11 months out... went to my first grief support group meeting yesterday and someone said "Deep grief equals deep love"-so true. Happy holidays to one and all.
I have read far to many posts here that when I read a post like yours it makes me happy.
By the way she is still with you. I bet there are times when you look in the mirror or catch your reflection in a store window that you get a quick glimpse of her. Or you find yourself saying exactly what she has said to you. (It has been about 59 years since my mom died and I can still hear her tell me to "stand up strait and pick up your feet when you walk!"...I went through my childhood with blood blisters on my big toes cuz I stubbed them all the time!)
Happy holidays to you and your family.
I like you had one of those best mom's in the business of being a mom. I am 82 now, and I swear she and my dad are still right here with me any time I need them. They gave the best advice and the best love and I can still hear the advice and feel the love.