Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Not so warm & fuzzy today

I always go through our Christmas cards in the new year and keep any that inspire me in a crafty way.  All the others get recycled.  This year I only wanted to keep one - from my Mum.  And not because it inspired me for crafty purposes.  Because it crossed my mind that it might be the last one I ever get from her.  Why, she isn't sick...?

I'm wondering if everyone has these thoughts, or is it only when you lose someone suddenly that you worry and imagine losing everyone else?  My Dad died in an accident when I was 9.  Is that why I think this way sometimes, why it crossed my mind when I read her card?  What if?  I'm keen to hear your thoughts.
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  1. Anonymous11 January 2012 at 21:57

    I think thats normal, the last couple of years at random times I think about my parent dying and what it would be in the world without them. I think as we get older and become Mummas our mortality is questioned? I make sure to give my parents an extra phone call each week just to say Hi, in case soon I cant.

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  2. Fiona11 January 2012 at 22:54

    You've lost one parent, so it's natural to think about the other one dying and what life is going to be like thereafter. I lost my Mum suddenly in her early 60's (she was taken ill and died within 24 hours). I think about what life will be like when my Dad passes - there'll be no family left to visit in the UK and that will be very strange indeed - and I call him often while I still can.

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  3. Bean's Mummy12 January 2012 at 20:47

    Thanks ladies, I must admit I was overthinking it a little and putting pressure on myself, thinking I was being morbid. Feeling more human now. xx

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  4. 1000 Homes of Happiness13 January 2012 at 22:39

    I have moments like these. I found they became stronger after having my own children. xox

    Hugs xoxox

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  5. Brierley + Clover16 January 2012 at 14:35

    I don't think it's morbid...I have the same thoughts - and they're even more pronounced since the babies arrived. xxx

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