Today on a whim, Dad asked if we wanted to just get out and ride around. Of course Chase and I said that would be awesome, because just getting out and enjoying the scenery, and the conversations we have in the car are always enjoyable. We ended up over in Cherry Log and was able to meet up with my aunt (Mom’s oldest sister) and uncle on their way back to Marietta. This was the first time we’ve seen her since Mom’s funeral. Dad has seen her a time or two since then, but they talk regularly, which I think tremendously helps both of them. She gave Chase and I both the tightest hug that either of us have had in months, and it felt so good. I swear on the days that I feel in the dumps, I would give anything for just another one of those ‘just because’ hugs from Mom that made life go from seeming entirely pointless to purposeful and feeling needed. I told my Dad this evening, that hugging her felt so much like hugging Mom, and him and Chase both said they felt the exact same thing.
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I’m so glad you got such big hugs from someone who grew up with your mom! Sharing those things can make SUCH a big difference!