My mum died recently. There was a particular clothes shop that she liked, and when she was well we would always compare notes when a new catalogue arrived, exchanging a few texts and pointing out things that we liked. Sometimes we would drop hints for Christmas or birthday presents, or she would ask if she could treat me to something that had caught my eye
Anyway, a new catalogue arrived yesterday, the first since she died. I've realised that I've basically been carrying it around with me all day, and flicking through it when I've had a quiet moment. It feels a bit silly, but looking through it and thinking about what she might have liked has made me feel closer to her somehow. In a similar vein, I'm currently reading a book that she had bought before she died and didn't have time to finish, and feel like I'm reading it for her. She was also a big fan of Eastenders, and I feel like I should start watching that for her too!
I'm rambling a bit, but I just wondered what other little things people have found themselves doing that have helped them remember a loved one, or feel closer to them?
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stickybear · 14/04/2022 23:12
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