Well, I have arrived "home" and by that I mean to Radnor, PA. It was wonderful to see Dad pull up at the airport to get me and then we went for a nice dinner before returning home. I got to say hello to 1/2 my crew of kiddies, margaret and marissa, and of course Shawn, Lisa and all the pets! And then up to Dad's house to get settled in for my visit. It's just so hard to first walk in, it's so quiet and while it's filled with some many lovely things--exactly the way mom had kept it, it just feels empty. Like the shell of a place that was once so much more alive. I don't know how my dad does it.
But tomorrow it will be filled with people, all our family and I can't wait. It's so tough getting ready for the day without mom--the next few days were always our time together. Wed was prep, Thursday was thanksgiving and Friday was our kick off the shopping season day--we'd shop for the kids (and me!) and lunch at our favorite spot in the mall. This year I'll be leaving flowers at her grave while we do the unveiling service. Wow. What a difference a year makes.
So I title this entry "bittersweet" b/c while it's amazing to be home and i have lots planned with my family and friends, it's really, really hard. I miss my mom that much more, if that's even possible.
Stay tuned to hear how our first thanksgiving at 625 comes together w/o our chef and leader. Hopefully no one gets sick, ha!
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I am sending big huge warm hugs and kisses!
ReplyDeleteJo shared with me your plans to cook each and every dish your Mom used to prepare...what a wonderful way to make sure she was there with you on Thanksgiving. Heard your Dad called Jo for turkey advice and I agree with him, your Mom was probably laughing at all of you. Enjoy the rest of your time home.
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