I Miss My Mother

Do any of you whose moms have passed, have dreams about her where it's present day and your mom is still alive? I do, used to be about twice a week, up to two years after my mom died. Then it tapered off for a while. Now, two nights in a row I've dreamed about her, just doing normal everyday things like cooking, errands, etc. When I wake up, I'm always stunned. I feel like the dream was real. Then I'm shocked back into present day, when she really is gone.

Am I the only one?

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runningsage

I don't dream about mom or at least if I do, I don't remember my dreams, but after 12 years, I still start to pick up the phone to tell her the latest news about her grandchildren or now even great grandchildren. The realization that she is not there to call leaves an unpleasant pause. I believe the sheer busyness of life graciously prevents me from dwelling on that unpleasant pause and all the calls I should have made while she was still here. Unlike my mom, I don't wait for my children to do the calling. I want them to never feel an unpleasant pause when they remember me. Much prefer that the memory makes them laugh. With me or at me, makes no difference. Very thought provoking story.

LemonSqueezer · 51-55, F

Thank you for sharing.