So here we are, exactly one year later. One year without my mom, her laughter, bravery, no BS, and especially her subtle loving ways. It was never said but you knew and felt her love. It's funny how you notice these things upon reflection. And didn't appreciate it when she was here...hindsight bites!
So Nancy flew up here from Baltimore for the long weekend. And we planned on meeting at the cemetery. I spent some time with Mom yesterday because I planted some mums for her. It was so damn humid, I was sweating my ass off digging the old plants out. I think I did ok with it. Never thought I would enjoy gardening but it's kinda soothing. I played some Jacky Cheung songs for Mom to listen to. I'm sure the folks who drive or walk by wonder what the hell is going on! But who cares....I honestly believe Mom's neighbors also enjoy it...
So Nancy flew up here from Baltimore for the long weekend. And we planned on meeting at the cemetery. I spent some time with Mom yesterday because I planted some mums for her. It was so damn humid, I was sweating my ass off digging the old plants out. I think I did ok with it. Never thought I would enjoy gardening but it's kinda soothing. I played some Jacky Cheung songs for Mom to listen to. I'm sure the folks who drive or walk by wonder what the hell is going on! But who cares....I honestly believe Mom's neighbors also enjoy it...
I woke up this morning thinking Mom was crying because it was pouring rain. Needless to say, I started crying. Still miss her, can't lie or pretend. :(
Originally, we planned on buying a chicken, some fruits and pastries but decided against it cos of the rain. We did buy her some flowers and the usual, DD coffee & her More cigarettes. By the time we got there, it was still raining on and off. There we were - me, Dad, Nancy, Helen, Jocelyn, Rob and his kids Chloe & Preston. And as soon as Norm pulled up and got out of his car, it stopped raining and the sun came out. It was like Mom was happy that we were all there together! Sounds corny but I truly believe she was there with us.
After the cemetery, we went to Uncle Rob and Mona's annual Labor Day bbq. Remember they cancelled it last year. So I custom ordered some cookies made up in the shape of some of her favorite things - watermelon and gerbera daisy. I wanted to pass it out to the folks at the bbq as a token of appreciation for their understanding. Also to honor Mom.
Originally, we planned on buying a chicken, some fruits and pastries but decided against it cos of the rain. We did buy her some flowers and the usual, DD coffee & her More cigarettes. By the time we got there, it was still raining on and off. There we were - me, Dad, Nancy, Helen, Jocelyn, Rob and his kids Chloe & Preston. And as soon as Norm pulled up and got out of his car, it stopped raining and the sun came out. It was like Mom was happy that we were all there together! Sounds corny but I truly believe she was there with us.
After the cemetery, we went to Uncle Rob and Mona's annual Labor Day bbq. Remember they cancelled it last year. So I custom ordered some cookies made up in the shape of some of her favorite things - watermelon and gerbera daisy. I wanted to pass it out to the folks at the bbq as a token of appreciation for their understanding. Also to honor Mom.
Anyways, it was nice to be with family. Dad didn't go as he said he was going to stay home cos Mom always wanted him to be at home. But we met him afterwards and had dinner with him. All in all, it was a long day and another "Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes". A fitting song for this moment - one of my favorites.
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