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In reply to the discussion: I don't do many OP's, but considering [View all]CrispyQ
(36,413 posts)My deepest sympathies on your loss.
I still talk to my Mom. I stopped having dreams about her about a year after her death, but recently during an anxious time, she appeared again in a dream & it was wonderfully comforting. We had our difficulties, but she was instrumental in shaping the person I am today. Shortly before she passed, I told her that, & I think it help smooth over some of the rough times we had. She passed in 2007 but lives on in my heart & mind.
This past Christmas I had no idea what to get my sister, so I pulled out Mom's 'picnic' table cloth, one everyone in the family recognizes! We both wanted it, when we were going through her things, but because I was with her when she purchased it, we agreed I should have it. I'm not social & I've only used it once. I know my sister would use it throughout the year, so I wrapped it up & gave it to her. She said it was the best present of the season.
Big hugs to you, Bobbie Jo.