Never imagined it'd be this hard....

[Boots]

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} You may not have asked for hugs but you are getting them anyway!!! My dad and stepmother still live in the house I grew up in, but I can imagine it is extremely hard. My mother will be gone 4 years and 9 months on the 29th plus her 77th birthday would have been this Sunday. I miss her more and more all the time. We were just getting to be super good buddies when she passed away. All I can offer is {{HUGS}}.

 

[Lady M]

Chris, I'm sorry you are feeling so sad today. I think it's very normal for you to feel this way. Even though we carry our precious memories of our loved ones within our hearts each day of our lives, we are only human. As human beings living on this earth, we do exist in the "physical realm" of things and it is only natural for us to have some attachments to physical things that bring to mind many happy memories of our lives, both past and present.

I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and sending you many warm thoughts. Take care.

Marie

 

[Beanie]

Hugs to you, Chris! I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you...You know your are always in my thoughts and prayers...If there is anything John or I can do, please let us know...We love ya!!


HUGS!!!

 

[minniecarousel]

Yeah, Chris, that's tough (the "firsts" - holidays - are hard enough) but to have the house out of your hands.... I feel for ya. My Mom received a letter from a cousin of mine. She and her sisters & brother don't have their Mom's house to go to anymore - she said after 42 years, it seems wierd to know that someone else is living in "their" house!
Hang in there.

 

[Saffron]

My heart goes out to you. {{{Hugs}}}

 

[Buckalew]

Many hugs to you, 99. I am sorry. Though you have prepared me for when my MIL's house sells and she closes. It will be hard for her and I had not thought of that. I will be praying for comfort for you during this very difficult time.

 

[Mickey's sunshine]

I know you did not ask for them but I am giving them anyways! {{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} Chris.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Lovely memories, Chris. Memories of love, memories that will remain forever. Hugs and love, Chris.

Dan

 

[Pooh93]

I'm sorry Chris. My mom lived in California and died in 1987. I had the funeral back here in Illinois, but had to go to Calif to pack up her apartment. I made it through the packing, but when it came to carrying them out to UPS for shipping, I can still remember just crying and crying. I'm sure it was because of the finality. People from her apartment complex were stopping me and saying how much they had liked her, etc. I still remember it vividly to this day. Many {{{HUGS}} for you.

 

[WillyJ]

Now listen Chris. . you are not being a "big baby" about this at all. . . you are dealing with a very difficult and sad situation, and anyone would feel the pain and sense of loss you are experiencing right now. .

While I'm sure the loss of your mom will never completly leave you, time will make things easier. . . But the time hasn't passed yet; and for now just do the best you can, and know you have friends here who care about you. .

{{{hugs}}}

 

[LisaTx]

{{{{{Hugs}}}}}

 

[WilmaBud]

I'm sure you could feel your mom's presence in her house. It had to be so hard to let go of it. I know it was very emotional when we cleaned out my grandmother's house (again, not the house she had when I was growing up) because it was like we could FEEL her there. My mom also had a particularly hard time going through my grandmother's financial records because it was in her handwriting. Sounds silly, I guess, but these things just keep reminding us of the finality of it all. It's just sad.
{{{Hugs}}} to you, and may you find some peace and joy this holiday season. Take care.

 

[Robinrs]

Oh, Chris:

I do understand.

That home is more than a place to live, it's your LIFE, your happy memories. You already lost so much, this was what you had left and now it's gone.

But no one or nothing can take them from your heart. Your Mom's spirit is still with you. Hold on to the memories and smile. No bank, no realtor, nothing on this earth, can take those away from you.

God bless you, honey. I know how hard it is.

--Robinrs

 

[December99]

OMG you guys....I am sitting here again crying...I have never imagined also that I would have the people here that understand....

Thanks for the PM's and thoughts here....almost got through today without crying and heard the song "When Somebody Loves Me" from Toy Story 2 in the car on our way back from shopping....starting losing it silently so that no one would know I was crying...the words fit my mom and I to a T!!!!

The one thing that would not escape my mind yesterday was when I walked into the living room. I stopped and stared at the spot where my grandparents use to have their TV. On the Sunday's that we would go down for Sunday dinner, we'd sit either on grandpa's lap or right in front of the TV and watch the "Wonderful World of Dizzy" (as my grandpa called it). That has been one of my greatest memories of my grandpa...he passed away when I was in 4th grade and he would have loved my dd so much!!!! All of his great-grandkids actually...he was one of the most fun loving guys in my life!!!!!

Thanks again.....I deeply deeply appreciate it.....

 

[catsrule]

I'm so sorry Chris. It is so wonderful,though, to have such great memories in your heart that will always be with you. Some lucky family will get a wonderful home filled with great memories. Hope you are feeling better, Chris.

 

[epcotfan]

I'm so sorry.

 

[Big V]

{{{HUGS}}} to you Chris.

 

[LIDisneyFan]

Chris,

I know EXECTLY how you feel. Both my parents passed away in the past 5 months, and we're waiting for the closing on their house. We have someone coming in to clear out unwante furniture and other things, but I have to make one more trip to see if there is anything we wanted, but didn't take. And I don't know if it's because of the season or what, but I just can't go there and do it. But I have to.
I am dreading the day of the closing. I am thinking about 'not facing it' and giving power of attorney to my attorney.

Anyway, I can only say - I'm hoping your season gets better.


{{{{hugs}}}}

 

[Serena]

{{{{hugs}}}}} to all who's hearts are hurting.

 

[Kitty 34]

Here's more {{{{{HUGS}}}}, Chris.