I watched Cocoon but not this one. I will have to give it a try.
I missed it evidently. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten one right yet!
No the pain never goes away; we just learn to cope with it a little better. I still miss my dad and think of him daily. I can still see him around the farm and coming through my front door. Even though he is physically gone, his spirit will live on as long as I breathe.
I respect you also and the strength with which you adhere to your values. It is a matter of baby steps as you say. I'm beginning those baby steps myself. Wish me luck.
Continue to heal--and a good morning to you too!
Love your picture! Happy traveling and even happier stay.
Verbalizing does help to put things in perspective and to let go.
I love it!
Wonderful--may we all feed the good wolf.
I have never heard of shingles in the mouth. They are so very painful anyway, but in the mouth--terrible. I hope that you will be able to enjoy that cheeseburger before long. I, too, loved the ending line!
Yes, a lawyer is necessary--and let the lawyer handle things. A friend of ours tried to talk arrangements out with his spouse and only cased more problems. What is so bad is the fact that he said he would open it for discussion after 2010--ridiculous. That would give him such power over your future and future happiness.
We have a persimmon tree behind our house. I haven't been there since mom died. Too many painful memories right now--maybe next year.This is an exceptional blog--
Your relationship with your mother sounds awesome!