Although it seems like yesterday, it seems like years ago
I have heard so many people talk about a year of firsts after a loved one passes away. First birthday, first Christmas, you know the drill. I'll be honest - those firsts really sucked. It never seems natural to not have my Mom with me. I know, I know - she is always with me - blah blah blah. She is watching over me - blah blah blah. Sometimes that isn't good enough for emotional Lisa. Sometimes a girl just needs her Mom. I have more things to tell her. I want to show her all that has happened last year. I want her to give me guidance on the curve balls that life sometimes throws at you. I want her Pollyanna side to tell me things will be fine. I want her to call me and talk about the mundane things in life. I want to hear her witty and sarcastic comments about this crazy political world we live in (yep, I had to get political - Mom would have expected that). I remember when my Grandmother passed away. ...