tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598593770349608789.post8713353376323388227..comments2023-09-06T05:47:08.970-04:00Comments on Ministry and Parenting: GriefReverend Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726370034631635093noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598593770349608789.post-1459640258257650462010-08-31T17:02:28.138-04:002010-08-31T17:02:28.138-04:00I know how you feel. My mother died shortly after ...I know how you feel. My mother died shortly after I graduated from college. She never knew my husband or met my children. She never knew that I became an attorney, had two books published, traveled through Europe and Asia, bought the lakeside cottage that she always wanted and became a very competent cook.<br />Not long ago I realized that I have been married for more years than I knew my mother. It was an odd feeling.<br />Odder still is how it feels to talk about my mother to my children and to realize that to them, she is a collection of photographs and some anecdotes instead of an actual person, the grandmother who would have been absolutely thrilled to watch them grow up.<br />Yes, I believe in a life hereafter and yes, I believe that we will be reunited, but for the moment, the best word I can think of to describe how I feel is cheated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598593770349608789.post-27132340944486666932010-08-27T22:00:53.173-04:002010-08-27T22:00:53.173-04:00We know Jesus is with us and He will never leave u...We know Jesus is with us and He will never leave us, but I, too, know what you mean. My parents are gone too, and it's so hard. Two years last month that mom died. Next month would be her birthday. And just the other day I started to say "I need to call mom and tell her such and such." There is always some kind of a reminder. I hope it gets better for you. Your move is exciting and something you've wanted for a long time. I hope you can enjoy it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />MargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398347951744910818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598593770349608789.post-29601982931785528252010-08-27T20:52:44.951-04:002010-08-27T20:52:44.951-04:00Wendy, I am so sorry..... I know how it feels to n...Wendy, I am so sorry..... I know how it feels to not have parents to share in the things that happen, good or bad.<br />I want to say it gets easier with time, but it doesn't, every millstone in our lives, there is a sadness that they aren't here to share in it. it is what you say, it is "grief."Carol Tocanoreply@blogger.com