Friday, July 11, 2008

Missing Mom


I have been trying to write a post for the past three days to describe the way that I am feeling, but I always end up deleting it. It's probably because I don't quite understand what it is that is wrong. I feel like we are right in the middle of making some decisions about our future that could really impact our lives and our kids. The problem is that I don't feel like I am being prompted in any direction. I keep having a wait and see feeling, but how long can you live just waiting and seeing? The other thing is I still miss my mom so much. I feel like everyone around me is just like "get over it", so I feel like I can't really talk about it. I went over to my old house today for a lunch with some of the girls in my ward, and it was really hard. There was a lot of memories, and I came home feeling yucky. I am not a fun person when I am having a "moment" and trying to hide it. I felt like everyone could see right through it and they must be like "get over it all ready". It really makes me want to move and just get away from all these memories and people who know what I've been through this last year. I have always had the tendency to want to pull away from everyone except for those few people who I feel like understand and accept me with all my faults. I get so tired of people who are fake, but sometimes I wonder if maybe I just perceive them that way and people perceive me that way. It all just gives me a big headache. I really just want to run away from it all, the problem is you never really run away from it, it follows you. I'm sure that even if I moved across the country I would still miss my mom and feel crappy about myself. Why do I feel like if she were here it would be all right? I know that she didn't solve everything when she was alive. I think that having your mom makes you feel like no matter what else happens she will always love you. I miss having that person in my life that would still love me even if I was really rude to her. I feel so bad about all the times I was so impatient with her. Any of you that still have your moms make sure you tell them you love them more than you criticize them. I'm probably the only daughter awful enough to be so critical. I think maybe because she was single ever since I got married that we had a different kind of relationship. I felt really responsible for her and when she really just wanted me to listen I felt like I needed to solve her problems, or at least get her to not think they were a big deal. But she was always there to listen to me and encourage me. Why couldn't I have been that for her? I know she knows how I feel now, but sometimes it is hard for me to get past. When I look at her picture I know that she isn't really gone, someone so full of life could never just stop existing. I just miss being able to talk to her. Well this has been way to long and way too deep for a Friday, maybe I will be able to shake this mood now. I hope so.

7 comments:

Rachel said...

Lori, I can't imagine how hard this has been for you. I just want you to know that I think about you a lot. I often wish that we could live closer. I don't know that anyone can ever "get over it." It does get easier. John lost his mom to kidney cancer over 10 years ago. He'll never get over it. He even still gets emotional about it sometimes. Sandi was your mom and always will be.

Liz Morrey Romrell said...

I hope you put me in the category of those who "understand and accept me with all my faults." You are definitely not "fake" - you're as real as they come! I miss your mom, I know Cory aches over her, and I believe that you are allowed to mourn as long as you want. This is your life, your journey, and you decide what needs to happen to get you through to the end. My mom still cries when she thinks about her mom (who died in her 90's). There's just something about not physically having a mom on this Earth; something that leaves a huge vacant, deep, dark hole. But please remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You have no idea of how many people love you, are rooting for you, and hurt when you hurt. I am one of those people. Wherever you end up you will always have a family who loves you! Take your time and cry over your mom until the day you die if that's what you need to do. What's most important is that we all end up together at the Savior's feet - each of us having traveled our own unique journeys.

I hope you have a better day and know that I love you lots & lots & lots!!!

The Baros Family said...

Thanks, and yes Liz I definately put you in that category. Also in the category of "someone I never would have made it through without".

Jason Romrell said...
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Jason Romrell said...

We will never stop missing her because she never stopped loving us. Even though the way we show our sadness changes over time, it will always be there. Even after the worst day or he worst argument, mom was always there to put her arm around us and forgive us immediately.

I know what you mean about moving away from "home." In some ways, it has been easier for Jeni and I to live on our own, but we really miss seeing everyone. Sundays are especially hard. We have friends in Berkeley, but it's not the same as going over to family's house and playing games or just chatting. We really miss those times.

Lori, no matter how difficult times may be, you will never get rid of us :) So many of the qualities that made mom such an amazing person live on in you! Mom would be the first to say that "everything will work out," followed by good movie and a tub of popcorn. Both in life and death, mom set the perfect example for us.

Evie said...

Lori,

I only met your mom a couple of times. But it is funny because I remember how she noticed everything, she complimented me on my house, my decortating, and I think even my shirt!(it must have been a rare occasion when I wasn't wearing my pajamas!)She made me feel comfortable, and special, within just a few minutes. I can see how you would miss her, and you probably will a little everyday. Who cares when other people think you should be over this. If it was my mom I would be the same way. I mean I go to my mom every other day for advice....I think you are dealing very well...I really do. Tony and you can really learn to trust and rely on each other. Sometimes I think I involve my parents too often. But again, I am sorry, I wish she was here on earth for you.

Jeni said...

Your mom always made me feel like I belonged to your family. I miss her dearly. Jason quietly cries when he thinks I'm not looking, too. It's heart wrenching to watch.

Although we are far away, we are still here for you and your family. And after all, we are family.