It was 9 yrs yesterday for my moms passing. I miss her and wish that she didnt miss all the things that happened over the years. She did get to meet Bruce, but she was sick when we started dating so she didnt get to know him. It was hard to bring him around when she was not feeling well and I wanted to be there for her so Bruce and I took things slow back then. I was a single Mom and living with my mother when I met Bruce and she wanted nothing more than for me to meet someone(better than the ex-hubby) and have my own home. So when we bought our house it was full of mixed emotions. I was 39yrs old and finally getting my dream come true. And I wanted my Mom too see it. I know people say Oh she sees it. And she's so happy for you. But we all on here know or at least its the way I feel anyway that those words are so empty. Its not the same as having them physically here. Now my daughters going be getting married and she and Bruce are going to miss it and lucky me gets to spend that day with the ex. yahoo. I know sometimes I feel comfort knowing my mom and Bruce are still with me,but I want them back. I also know that the pain has subsided alot for my Mom and that gives me hope that that will happen with Bruce too.