I remember when...

My Mom, when she learned that she was going to die, wrote a list titled "I Remember When." I want to do the same for her, although she is not her to read it. I cried at some, but I also learned some new information. Like that Clair and I wandered off one day and got lost. Boy, my Mom must have freaked out!

I remember when...my Mom came to visit me for Thanksgiving, after not being together for over 20 years.

I remember when...my Mom sat down on one of our coolers on the patio before I could tell her to be careful as it would fall over. She fell on her ass. *giggle* After trying to see if she was okay (she was), I couldn't stop laughing. I think most of us siblings are like that, laugh in the face of pain.

I remember when...I surprised my Mom by knowing how to make gravy.

I remember when...I came to Michigan (on several occasions) to surprise my Mom.

I remember when...came out to watch all of us play soccer, although not together.

I remember when...my Mom (and all my sibs) came out for Shawna's graduation. What a time that was. There were 10 of us in my 2 bedroom town home, but it never seemed crowded.

I remember when...my Mom taught me to crochet, around Halloween, when I flew out to IL to spend the weekend with family.

I remember when...I came out for Mother's Day (as a surprise) and went lilacing.

I remember when...my Mom and I went Black Friday shopping.

I remember when...my Mom and I planted my "circle" garden. It's taken apart at the moment, but when I have use of my hands, will be set up again.

I remember when...my Mom canned tomatoes and let me have hot, cooked tomatoes over buttered bread.

I will add more to this blog as I think of more...

Love and miss you Mom. Until next time...

xoxo,
Nay