Rest In Peace

My Mom passed away in February. A year ago this past week I flew to Alaska to visit with Mom for the last time. We had some laughs and we cried. She held me and I held her. And she gave me some sound motherly advise. She said, "Nadine, remember that you will always be able to hold Jeremy in your heart, he is there". She was a wise woman.

Mom wasn't well and she had some good moments and some not so good. I helped her at meal time and I sat with her while she slept in her chair. She was in a lot of pain and it was hard to watch her grimace when she was moved. She appreciated me being there. The family had Thanksgiving together in a special room set aside for us at Heritage Place.

Mothers have an amazing unconditional love. I was not an easy teenager. I know that's hard to beleive. Mom put up with a lot and she was always there. I am a lot like my Mom and I am thankful for that. She had a good heart and she was generous to a fault. Is that possible? I think it's just a cliche but my Mom fit that description.

Years earlier on a road trip Mom showed Karen and I exactly where she wanted her ashes spread. In May, we fulfilled her wish. Karen, Owen and I took her ashes to that special place. She now rests overlooking the Helena valley in Montana. Rest In Peace Mom. I love and miss you.

McDonald Pass - photo by sister Karen

This afternoon, after we finished writing all of our Christmas cards and getting them ready to mail - complete with our Christmas note, I realized that I neglected to mention that very important event in our year. I don't know why. I'm pretty saddened by that because it had a great emotional impact. By adding this to my blog, I know that those of you who read it might understand why, at this time, I have included this story.