Blah. Is there something more I can do?

EnglishMajor03 · January 2011

Many of you know my mom passed away 3 years ago. There are still many "firsts" we're going through (do they ever end?). My sister is getting married in June and she just called really stressed out about some wedding stuff. Specifically, there's a bridal show this Sunday she wants to go to but doesn't want to bother me to go because it's our family time. And I'm already going to the florist and a craft store on Saturday with her. So she feels she's jeopardizing all my time.

I know this is really about my mom not being here to do these things with her. Of course I told her she wasn't a bother and I'd be happy to go with her- not to sweat it. But it doesn't replace the missing piece, and I'm all too familiar with that not having a mom to enjoy her grandkids.

I just wish there was more I could do to make her feel better. But there isn't. Blah. What a crappy start to the day.

susanmosley · January 2011

I'm so sorry. I have nothing to offer to help the situation. I can't imagine how tough that is - and frankly, I really don't want to. Hang in there. =(

Mrs.Hizzo · January 2011

That's so hard. I think what you're doing, being available for all those things your mom might otherwise do, probably means the world to her. I know it would to me.