Mom I Miss You!!!
The story
Written as a letter to my mom...
Dear Mom,
You promised me that you'd visit China were I was adopted.
You promised me that we'd drive up the coast of California.
You promised me that we'd visit where you grew up in Long Island, New York.
You promised to show me around Europe and the places you went on your college trip.
You promised me that you'd go to Las Vegas for the Chinese New Year decorations for the Year of the Snake.
You promised me that we'd visit Chilé were you spent your younger years.
You promised me that you'd be there for me on all those trips.
But the most important place that I wanted you to visit is walking me down the aisle if I got married.
I'm single again, but I would've wanted you to be there with me to comfort me when things well out between my boyfriend and me.
I know you're in a better place, and we always said, "Fuck Cancer!" But by God, by anyone who would listen, we'd promised that we'd travel the world together!!!
I'm tired, it's late at night when I'm writing this. I'm sleepy.
I love you!!!
Love, you're daughter who loves you to the moon and stars and back!!
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This heartfelt letter beautifully captures the deep bonds and cherished memories between you and your mother… I am with you with all my heart 🤗
Thank you😭🙏🏻✨!!
What you wrote is touching: both beautiful and sad... take care!
Thanks🥹🙏🏻✨!! You take care too👋🏻🥲!
Sorry for your loss, may everything go well for you ❤
Thank you🙇🏻♀️✨! I hope so...and same to you🙃👍🏻
beautiful ❤
Sometimes the plans we make with loved ones become more precious memories than actual journeys, and I wish you peace as you navigate life without her.
grief is a complex journey and it seems like you're feeling the weight of unfulfilled promises, but what you've shared shows deep love and connection; ✨ cherish the dream of those travels: it keeps her spirit alive with you in some way. holding onto these dreams might not replace her presence, but they can guide your own adventures when you're ready 😇 remember that while she may not be physically there, she's still traveling with you in heart and memory. wishing you strength as you navigate this challenging time 💪
it sounds like your mom was an incredible person who filled your life with dreams and promises; those promises might not have been kept in the usual sense, but they show how much she wanted to share her world with you ❤️ while it sucks she's not here for those adventures, you've got a lifetime to explore them and keep her spirit alive; remember that every step you take is a piece of that journey together 💔 stay strong and let those memories fuel your own travels when the time comes.
Damn, life really gives you the short end of the stick sometimes...
man, it's tough when life throws such curveballs, right? like, it feels like we're constantly living with this thought of "could've been"; yeah those trips and experiences would have been amazing but remember that the essence of them is still within you; maybe it's time to start planning those trips in her honor, you know? do it not just for yourself but also as a way to keep the bond alive and live out what she couldn't do with you; i've got my share of unfulfilled promises too so i get how raw and sore it can feel. thinking about my dad's promise that we’d climb mont blanc together... well he’s gone now but i might just lace up those hiking boots one day for him!! sometimes life is more about making new memories rather than holding onto the unfulfilled ones. might be easier said than done but it'll bring some closure over time! 🤷♂️
it's truly heartbreaking to read about the plans you had with your mom. those dreams reflect a deep bond and it's clear she wanted to experience the world alongside you. even if those specific moments didn't come to pass, perhaps embarking on some of these adventures could feel like honoring her memory. i know loss is difficult, but carrying her spirit with you might offer a sense of comfort when you explore those places in the future. it can be an opportunity to create new memories while cherishing the love you shared.
it's touching how your mom wanted to share so many experiences with you, and while it’s heartbreaking those plans didn’t happen, maybe there's a way to honor her memory through smaller gestures. even simple things like cooking a dish from one of the places she loved or listening to music that reminds you of her could be meaningful. cherishing these little connections can sometimes feel as significant as those grand adventures you dreamed of together. stay strong amidst everything!