Hi. I hope everyone is enjoying spring! I know it's been a while since I've been in this space. Sadly my dear mom passed away last month - it's still so hard to believe and kinda unreal even saying those words. She had a short battle with an evil illness and suffered so much this year, she fought it so hard with everything she had, but eventually, her body gave out and she's now no longer suffering and in pain and is happy and healthy again in Heaven with her Heavenly Father. I find comfort and peace in knowing I will see her again someday. She is dearly missed and I think about her every single day. My mom loved Jesus and her family and she was a wonderful "Gigi" to her granddaughter, Charlotte - they were so close. She was a very positive person and never complained. She always gave the best advice. I miss our daily phone conversations as we talked about anything and everything every day. Not only was she my mother, but also a best friend and I miss her. She's with us in spirit and I know she's smiling down on me. But life goes on and we carry on the best we know how - one day at a time.
I've been spending lots of time in the kitchen (my happy place) as it's been a good distraction for me. Although I've been terrible at remembering to take pictures of all the dishes and treats I've been making. I did, however, remember to snap a picture of this yummy baked ziti with meatballs I made on Sunday. It was delicious and we had leftovers for the next day!
Our sweet and sassy Rosie is celebrating her 4th birthday today! Also, Charlotte celebrated her 15th birthday last month which is just so hard to believe! How is my baby fifteen already?? She's such a kind, happy, and thoughtful young lady. I'm so proud of her!
Thanks for visiting!
I'm very sorry to read about your mom. I can relate. Lost mine not long ago. Still hard to believe she's gone. Sending you lots of healing wishes and good times in the kitchen. PS: Happy Birthday to the little one. Cheers, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry for your loss, sending love. I pray that you feel peace as your remember all the good times.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your daughter and sweet Rosie. Your dinner looks very tasty... I often forget to snap a photo too! Take care x
Hello. my lovely friend. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I have been praying for you, and will continue. You will miss your sweet mother forever, but she will be with you every single day. Hugs from afar. And Happy Birthday to your girl!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read about your lovely mum. Sending lots of love.
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes to your daughter. I can't think that she's fifteen already! XxXx
Thank you for visiting my blog! I also love to cook alhtough i don't bake as much as I used to now that my girls (30 and 25) are in their own apartments and out of our house. We are watching our sugar intake and avoiding lots of baked goods :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your mom. My mom passed suddenly in 2012 at only 78 yrs old but she also was a Believer and is in heaven where my dad joined her 5 years later. I was closer to my dad so I understand your feelings exactly. My mom and I were close but not like me and my dad. thankfully they both were Believers and are with the Lord.
Your daughter is sweet!! Happy birthday to her!!
Julia, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sure she is missed greatly by her family and friends. I understand what it's like to lose your mom. Mine went home to be with the Lord in 2017. But I, like you, have that blessed hope of seeing her again in heaven. Sending prayers and love. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss, I don't think you ever get over losing a parent. How lovely that you had such a good relationship with her, so many happy memories to recall, but I think it does make the parting harder. I used to spend hours on the phone to my mum, and she didn't even live very far away, we were just so close. Happy belated birthday to your beautiful daughter. Yes, they grow up so quickly, my eldest will be out of his twenties on his next birthday, I can't believe it. Awww, Rosie is such a cutie, she looks full of mischief and fun.
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