This morning, I went to a snowy graveyard.
I brought a single red gerbera and a box of hot tamales.
I also brought balloons the color of the sky, and the color of her eyes.
They had notes and pictures tied to them.
And I know she's beyond the sky, but the sky was the closest I could get.
So I sent them into the sky.
I just took a deep breath, and let go.
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And they floated upwards. I watched until I couldn't see them anymore.
They went straight to heaven.
My beautiful mother went straight to heaven two years ago today.
Today, be a little kinder, a little more gentle. Help someone. Put people before things. Do it for my angel mother. For my angel mother who served and loved and said "life is too short to slow down for speed bumps."
Eat hot tamales for her. Laugh for her. And don't slow down for speed bumps.
I love you mom. Happy angel day.
"Everything I am or ever hope to be I owe to my angel mother." Abraham Lincoln
*sniff* Where's the kleenex! Love you.
ReplyDeletelove this! and ditto to julie; except i need a blanket sized hanky.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeletebeautiful brooke.i love you.
ReplyDeletethis was beautiful. i'm all teary eyed now. your mother sounds like such a wonderful person. what a happy reunion you will have when you see her again. i'm sure she is watching over you and is so incredibly proud of her beautiful daughter. thanks for being a strong, amazing example to all of us.
ReplyDeletexo.
Beautiful way to remember her. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ~ I am ever so grateful you would share your day with us ! A lovely tribute to your Mum ~
ReplyDeleteYou are so beautiful, thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to honor and remember.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. It brought tears to my eyes! What a wonderful way to remember your mother.
ReplyDeleteI love you Brooke! How special is that!
ReplyDeleteThis really touched my heart Brooke, seriously beautiful and a perfect way to remember and show her you love her as she looks over you. Also thanks so much for the comment on my eyes, non creepy way taken too ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Brooke. They are always with us and what an amazing way to remember an amazing woman.
ReplyDeleteThis is BEAUTIFUL! Bless you and your sweet mom!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to know both you and your mom. Such wonderful, kind people! Thanks for this beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to know both you and your mom. Such wonderful, kind people! Thanks for this beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, and a wonderful, touching tribute to your angel mother!
ReplyDeleteShe is with you EVERY second....angels are great like that. :)
Thinking of you! HUGS!!!!!!
What a beautiful tribute. Made me cry. :) I'm sure it is a huge comfort to you to know she is still out there and with you all of the time. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you're able to celebrate your mother's life in this way. This post made me teary but I'm glad I read it, anyway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!