Special Days
As we all know, special days bring back memories - sweet memories and painful memories. I find it hard to focus on the sweet. I am always reminded that we are no longer making memories with Lisa.
Most people I know are not comfortable talking about Lisa so it makes it even harder - I think they are afraid of making me cry. They just feel uncomfortable so I put on my company smile and go home and rant.
It should be an emotional weekend for us. Lisa's bridesmaid has invited us to a park to celebrate Mother's Day with her family. We are hoping to have balloons to honor Manon's brother who was murdered, and Lisa. We will also talk about her brother and Lisa and Harvey's wedding as it was on the 9th, and laugh and cry. I will come home and light candles - and cry.
I was given the book "Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul". At the beginning of a chapter, there is a quote by Fran Morgan:
"The most precious moments in friendship were not when I laughed with a friend, though those times are so good, but when I cried with a friend and she reached out and listened and understood."
I have experienced so many extra special moments on FMO with Moms who listen and understand.
I wish each of you a peaceful weekend.
Love and hugs,
Marlene - Lisa's mum
Most people I know are not comfortable talking about Lisa so it makes it even harder - I think they are afraid of making me cry. They just feel uncomfortable so I put on my company smile and go home and rant.
It should be an emotional weekend for us. Lisa's bridesmaid has invited us to a park to celebrate Mother's Day with her family. We are hoping to have balloons to honor Manon's brother who was murdered, and Lisa. We will also talk about her brother and Lisa and Harvey's wedding as it was on the 9th, and laugh and cry. I will come home and light candles - and cry.
I was given the book "Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul". At the beginning of a chapter, there is a quote by Fran Morgan:
"The most precious moments in friendship were not when I laughed with a friend, though those times are so good, but when I cried with a friend and she reached out and listened and understood."
I have experienced so many extra special moments on FMO with Moms who listen and understand.
I wish each of you a peaceful weekend.
Love and hugs,
Marlene - Lisa's mum
Replies
That\'s a beautiful quote, Marlene. I wish you peace and companionship this weekend as I know your heart aches for Lisa. Love, Linda
Thoughtful journal dear Marlene. Hoping things unfold as gently as possible and that you are able to speak of Lisa and Manon\'s brother. It is salve and a healing balm for our souls, isn\'t it... Love and hugs, Joanie
\"The most precious moments in friendship were not when I laughed with a friend, though those times are so good, but when I cried with a friend and she reached out and listened and understood.\" I love the quote. I\'m finding I have many more sincere friends than I realized.
Wishing you a good weekend, too - I hope you find some peace in it, also. Sending strength and gentle hugs ~ Joanna
May your weekend and time in the park be punctuated with moments of peace, comfort and feeling Lisa near by!
Love and big hugs ~ Debbie
What a good quote...now I feel I need to buy the book...May you feel Lisa with you this weekend...and may something special that you shared cross your mind and give you a smile....Sandi
Many of us will be crying with you but please find room for some smiles. I love the balloon release. May your heart be comforted. Much love. Robin