Hi Paige,
I am so sorry about your Mom. I know how devestating it is. I lost my mom to lung cancer on Jan 22 of this year. She was my best friend. She never smoked but got lung cancer of all things. Cancer is just so horrible. I am sorry you lost her and I think, like you, I will still be the same 10 years from now. Not a minute goes by that I don't wince in pain knowing that I won't ever be able to hold her again. But I now this world we live in is only our temporary home and soon we will be together again in Heaven forever. It is knowing the Lord and knowing that that gets me through the really hard times. You will be in my prayers. If you want to chat more, just email me kirstinerushing@hotmail.com. Hugs (((())))K

I think the book I suggested "The Shack" would be great for you to read during this painful 10 year mark. It will remind you of all the things taught you and told you about the Lord and how wonderful he is even in the face of tragedy. I miss my mom too, but like you, I know she is in a better place. Selfishly, I just wish I didn't have to lose her this early in life. I am 32 and have 2 small kids and am pregnant with my 3rd. I am dreading the Labor and Delivery room w/out her b/c she has always held my hand in the past.

Hello Paige, Thank you for becoming a friend. I send you best wishes and a blessing to your heart. Today is my son's birthday. He would have been 32. He was murdered while in the army. He was 20 at the time, so we are going on 12 years without him here with us. It gets easier but the heartache for him is the same. I think the love never dies and it is the love we all feel for him that causes us (the kids and I ) to ache inside. Again, blessings.