We've been talking about death and dying a lot around here, as my children try to wrap their minds around having a grandma that they "know" through pictures and stories but will never have the opportunity to meet. They're also beginning to understand more and ask more questions about their adoption story, which includes the death of a very important person in their lives. For both myself and the twins, our lives have been punctuated by loss. But we don't have to let those losses define us.
When we talk about death, and the grief that stems from those deaths, it's easy to let the sadness take over. I am thankful for the gentle reminder by Mama Papaya & Figs that we ought to be grateful for the time that we did have together.
For the first time since my mother died, I am looking forward to Christmas -- her favourite time of the year. We will spend this holiday surrounded by the people who mean the most to us in this world, and we will be inspired by the spirits of those who left us too soon.
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What an incredible turning point for you, Jayme. I hope this Christmas is as special as it was before you lost your mom. Your kids will have the memories of her that you share, and the ones you create together will be the ones they cherish and pass on when you're gone (in many many many years).
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