LOH #231- The Joy of Being Together: A Day with My Mom That I'll Never Forget!

Today, as I reminisce about the days in my life, I am grateful to share with you and answer one of @marivic10's questions.

1️⃣ Share a photo with everyone, one of your favorites, and tell us the story behind that day. Why is it so important to you? What does it mean to you?

One of my favorite aspects of life is spending time and moments with my family. That sensation is like a warm embrace for the soul, filled with pure warmth and joy. With shared meals, laughter, and small moments that become treasured memories, it's the day when everything feels perfect. It's the comfort of being with people who know us best, the sound of familiar voices, or the smell of home-cooked food.

Even though you're in the moment, you know it's a day you'll cherish for the rest of your life, so you're filled with joy, gratitude, and a hint of nostalgia.

However, I'll tell you about my favorite and most memorable day: Mother's Day with my mom. Because it was her final celebration, it stands out as the most memorable.

It's very touching to spend Mother's Day with your family, particularly your mother. It's the day that is filled with love, gratitude, and admiration for everything she has done. Her smile elevates any occasion, whether a casual get-together at home, a formal dinner, or simply spending time together.

Reminiscing about childhood, laughing together, and making new memories are unique experiences. The warmth of a family gathering together and expressing love through thoughtful acts such as a homemade meal, a heartfelt letter, or a surprise treat adds to the day's significance.

Seeing our photograph of our family celebrating Mother's Day makes you feel warm, thankful, and nostalgic. Hearing the laughter, feeling the love, and remembering the happiness that filled the room is like going back in time.

The small details, such as how my mother's eyes crinkle when she smiles, the joy on everyone's faces, or the food or decorations that added a special touch to the occasion, serve as a reminder of how short life is, how valuable those moments are, and how important it is to cherish each celebration we share with one another.

That sensation is intense and agonizing; it is a mix of sadness, longing, and an ache for times that are no longer available. It can be depressing to look at old Mother's Day photos, recall past celebrations, and realize that those days are now only memories. 

In the celebration that was once brimming with love and laughter, silence cannot be filled. Cherishing the love she gave, the lessons she taught, and the warmth of her presence still lingers in our hearts, making the day less about celebrating and more about remembering.

It's acceptable to mourn, miss her deeply, and hope for one more Mother's Day spent with her. However, paying tribute to her in our way is also permissible, whether by cooking her favorite meal, lighting a candle, going to her grave, or just sitting quietly and feeling her love.

I will always feel her love even though she isn't physically there. And she continues to live in that love.

Celebrating Mother's Day without our mother will be bittersweet in the coming years. Where her presence should be, there is only silence and emptiness. The day that used to be filled with warmth, hugs, and laughter may now feel like a reminder of what has passed.

Mother's Day, however, does not have to be solely about loss; it can also be about love, gratitude, and remembrance. The love she left behind will last forever, as will the anguish of her absence. It can be a day to honor her in our way, whether remembering the good times, continuing the traditions she enjoyed or simply feeling her presence in my heart.

The pain may gradually subside, allowing me to appreciate all of the wonderful times I shared with her, even if it will never feel the same again. And she will always be by my side in those moments.