Hug your mom

[fatdaddycool]

It's been a rough few months friends. This is the view on my mom's back porch, (I actually built the pergola myself) and 3 1/2 months ago my mom was sitting in the other chair enjoying a Stella with me. It was a really nice January day in Texas and though she was very cold natured she was comfortable and in a great mood that day. I remember catching myself staring at her at one point. I was lost in thought and even though I could easily see the physical toll the lung cancer had already taken on her, she was perfect... just sitting there, wondering aloud as to when she should put the hummingbird feeder up. We made a lemon meringue pie that night, a Sunday evening, then we went to the food bank to drop off some plastic bags, her portable oxygen generator whirring in the seat next to me as we drove. I found a note addressed to me which she had left in the six pack of Stella that only had two left sitting in the garage refrigerator. I rarely drink at home or at mom's except for the two beers we would share when it was nice out, so the note was a few months old. I think I'll leave the one beer in the fridge. It's the strangest thing, the things you remember.
She's not here tonight and I miss her, she wa my best friend.

Self pity isn't my strong suit and I apologize for this display, but hug your frigging mom's ad soon as you can. You'll never regret it.




FDC

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[Penguinfan]

:toast:

 

[Sonny]

Agree so much .

💞

 

[MadJack]

I would if I could. Nice post. :toast:

Good seeing you around, Cris.

 

[Double Two]

I know we have not seen "Eye-2-Eye" on a lot of subjects over the years FCD but:

God Bless You & Your Mother!!!

 

[noodle]

Well said FDC, I wish i could.

 

[LuvThemDogs]

Nicely stated Chris. Welcome back!

 

[fatdaddycool]

Thanks men, I do appreciate everyone's kindness.
This place is the absolute best.

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[hawkeye]

Totally agree-lost my mom in February-really miss her.

 

[Double Two]

Totally agree-lost my mom in February-really miss her.

Sorry to hear that Hawk. All the best my friend.

 

[Cricket]

All arguments aside. Good post.Sorry for your loss.Honor to your Mom.:0074

 

[Box and one]

just read your post....it just so happens today is my mothers birthday she passed away 10 years ago but today she would of been 100...she was so close to my 4 kids....my daughter Sharon called from Philly...she asked me if I remember today was grandma's birthday.. of course I told her yes...she and her husband and baby are at Charlie Browns restaurant and having lunch ...there was a Charlie Browns on Oradell.NJ next door to my moms house,and my mom was a member of the "handshake birthday club"... we celebrated so many birthdays there because my mom ate free....so sharon in honor to my mom had lunch there today...my daughter looked up the nearest in Philly....Charlie Browns went bankrupt a few years ago...so my daughter find out there are still 11 ones open.. all in NJ..so today they crossed the Delaware in Philly into NJ and found a Charlie Browns..not sure if the got the "handshake" discount but when my daughter called today telling me the story I just cried and cried..

 

[hedgehog]

I know we have had our differences on here FDC, just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family

 

[ripken8]

Just saw this. Great post Cris, don?t ever apologize for your feelings of your mom. I thank God I still have mine (she?ll be 89 in a couple weeks). The memories we have of our loved ones are something we hold near and dear to our hearts and that will never change. Thinking of you today brother, take care...

 

[fatdaddycool]

Hawkeye,
My sincerest and deepest sympathies to you my friend. I assure you this, all the best parts of our moms are carried with us every day. They are always there, it just seems we see them manifested in ourselves and our thoughts more often now that they're gone. I pay attention to those moments and appreciate them so much more now. It helps to diminish the sense of the physical loss and elevates my happiness every time.
If you EVER need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out my friend.



Box,
What an awesome story. I know I will miss my mom every day for the rest of them but your story really hit home on just how awesome the love for and of a our moms truly is. You made my day brother. Thank you.



In fact, all of you here, made my day. Hedge, Double two, Cricket... your individual kindness in your responses is greatly appreciated. I am absolutely humbled by your kindness and compassion. Thank you very much.

Ripken,
Thanks so much my brother. As long as I've had the good fortune of knowing you've been a shining example of what I strive to improve in myself as a man and person. You certainly make me want to be better at it and for you, am eternally grateful.



Believe it or not, I've always been a mommas boy and I'm proud of that, and these past few months have been difficult for me as I'm certain they are for all sons of mothers who have passed, so I cannot tell you guys how much all these messages mean to me.

I am a rich man with a middle class income. My long time friends and all the fine people at MJs are exactly why I consider myself to be so. It's awesome to be here posting right now and I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be doing that.




Cheers men and thanks again to everyone for everything, you're all awesome. I didn't mention jaek or p-fan and such because I'm hoping they already know how much I appreciate them and always will.

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[fatdaddycool]

I wish you could too noodle. I wish you could fo my brother. Peace man.

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[CryBoy]

Thanks for your words of wisdom, Cris.

So sorry for your loss. You're a good man/son.

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

Saw this and went back and read our text messages from Jan 24.

Embrace the bad days because they serve to remind us that Love exists in this world.

Ty ran in to another 4 year old last night at T-Ball and bumped heads. The first thing I asked him was, "Are you ok?" He said with tears rolling down his face, "Yeah, it just hurts."

I can feel your hurt on this Cris.

See ya next month

 

[fatdaddycool]

Saw this and went back and read our text messages from Jan 24.

Embrace the bad days because they serve to remind us that Love exists in this world.

Ty ran in to another 4 year old last night at T-Ball and bumped heads. The first thing I asked him was, "Are you ok?" He said with tears rolling down his face, "Yeah, it just hurts."

I can feel your hurt on this Cris.

See ya next month

Very much looking forward to you and Autumn brother.

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