labluegypsy: March 2010

Sunday, March 7, 2010

This ain't goodbye

At 545 this morning, the center of my universe and the brightest star in my sky gently flickered and went out. I am adrift in a rudderless craft with no light to guide me. I think I'll hang here a while and reminisce about the days of hats, heels and bling. I love you Momma, this ain't goodbye.

Friday, March 5, 2010

My Mom is dying

I'm here at the nursing home in Illinois. This is crazy! I can't believe this is
Happening. We all knew this day was coming but now it's here and we're not ready. I'm blogging from my phone. I want to scream but what's the point? I can't do this! But I have to for my mom. I love her so and I don't want to let go.

Thanks Mom

for everything really, yes it gets crazy in this head of mine from time to time, (i got it from u) but overall i'm loving life in every color, mostly blue. You were the Martha Stewart of your time, ever on your crusade to single-handedly beautify the world and wash every dirty child you came across. ( Those were embarassing times Mom, I did have to go to school with those kids you know.)
i remember you in pearls and heels, slippers when we didn't have company, which was rare. Something delicious was always cooking in the kitchen. You kept the house immaculate, 'Just in case..." And oh the things you could do with nooks and crannies- the library just off the living room used to be a walk-in closet. "W's" bedroom was originally the upstairs hall closet. We were the only family in the area with a built in hamper, once a large utility cabinet.
the days i would come home to a completely re-designed bedroom that looked like a page right out of Home and Garden Magazine. You were a marvel and a wonder. I will never forget the many gifts you've given me. Thank you Mom, for love, laughter and most of all, Thank you for creativity and all the crazy what goes with it. love forever, La