November 23, 2012, the day my Mom died.
Tomorrow it will be two weeks since my Mom died. Sometimes that seems like forever, then sometimes it seems like yesterday. I miss her.
The last words uttered by my Mom to any of her children were to my sister, Margaret. Margaret, Gerry and Brenda had gone to the center to have Thanksgiving dinner with Mom. She did not feel up to going to the dining room so Margaret, Gerry and Brenda dined without her. As they were leaving for the evening Margaret went to Mom and told her she was leaving. Mom asked who she was, Margaret replied with her name. To be certain that Mom heard, Margaret asked her to repeat who she was. To this, Mom said; "you are my daughter, I am going to miss you."
In my heart of hearts I know that although Mom was talking to Margaret, when she said "I am going to miss you" The you to whom she was referring was all her children, her grandchildren and extended family who loved and cherished her so much. I do believe we miss you more, Mom.