Last night I spent the night with my mom. I always loved to go "home". To be that kid again in the comforts of my moms home. But-it isn't the same. And it isn't because dad isn't there, it's because Norm isn't there. I missed him sooo much and it was only for 12 hours! I often think about that when I think about my mom and mother in law who don't have their spouse. I was lost without mine for 12 hours, how would I feel without him for the rest of my life??? Empty like mom. I feel for her and her loneliness. I can't say what I would do in that situation. No one can unless we had been there.
I can only say God is there. She may not feel Him, sense him or hear Him speak, but I know He is and I know He cares. My mom may never get past my Dad's passing because in my heart I know she isn't leaning on the One who will help her. Not like she did in the past.
Going home is different for me and my mom is different too. When I come back home from Canada, I will have to look after her daily. She is my mom and needs us all.
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