Today is my mother’s first anniversary in heaven. I have counted the weeks since she passed away last year, celebrating each Sunday. But as the anniversary approached, I wondered if it was a good idea to continue counting. Was it a reminder to grieve? However, there are other signs in the universe that don’t make me forget to think about her.
Dear Mom, I hope you are enjoying your first birthday and your 15th week in heaven today. For days, I have tried to figure out the right words to write in this letter to commemorate your birth and for your ascension. I’ve counted every week since you’ve been gone, honoring each Sunday you are not here. But it’s not of sadness – it’s full of … Continue reading For Mom, on her 57th birthday
Tamara Dunn 