can't believe its been a year...

[thunderbolt]

today when my Ma passed on. It still sucks that she's not around to talk with or see. Worst thing I ever had to do was a eulogy. Thanks for the sense of humor, love of nature and gardening, and a deep appreciation for really bad and really cool monster movies, the more guys in rubber suits stomping miniature tanks the better. This movie was her Citizen Kane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_rWm_u2oQQ

Not to mention the hours of watching Svenghoolie well past bedtime. Upon moving to FLA she was more thrilled than me to discover Dr. Paul Bearer here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gONtHIYimyo&feature=relmfu

And the song I choose for the service

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuDqHtAR6L8

Miss her everyday, sorry for the sappy post, had to get it in words somewhere. Thanks.

[kingdom warrior]

today when my Ma passed on. It still sucks that she's not around to talk with or see. Worst thing I ever had to do was a eulogy. Thanks for the sense of humor, love of nature and gardening, and a deep appreciation for really bad and really cool monster movies, the more guys in rubber suits stomping miniature tanks the better. This movie was her Citizen Kane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_rWm_u2oQQ

Not to mention the hours of watching Svenghoolie well past bedtime. Upon moving to FLA she was more thrilled than me to discover Dr. Paul Bearer here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gONtHIYimyo&feature=relmfu

And the song I choose for the service

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuDqHtAR6L8

Miss her everyday, sorry for the sappy post, had to get it in words somewhere. Thanks.

Understood Joe, Losing ones Mother is probably one of the worst feelings.....My Mom died eleven years ago and not a day passes that i don't think of her......

It's actually healthy to talk about how wonderful she was and sharing with others. So hang in there my friend I understand

Steve.

[Hector]

I think it's a great post...absolutely nothing wrong with it...it's awesome you are paying homage to your mom.

I'm so lucky my mom is still around...but I lost my dad in 2005...he was my best friend...and not a day goes by without thinking of him.

[z3zep]

today when my Ma passed on. It still sucks that she's not around to talk with or see. Worst thing I ever had to do was a eulogy. Thanks for the sense of humor, love of nature and gardening, and a deep appreciation for really bad and really cool monster movies, the more guys in rubber suits stomping miniature tanks the better. This movie was her Citizen Kane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_rWm_u2oQQ

Not to mention the hours of watching Svenghoolie well past bedtime. Upon moving to FLA she was more thrilled than me to discover Dr. Paul Bearer here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gONtHIYimyo&feature=relmfu

And the song I choose for the service

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuDqHtAR6L8

Miss her everyday, sorry for the sappy post, had to get it in words somewhere. Thanks.

Sorry for your loss, sounds like you had a great mom. There is no one in the world that loves you more than your mother.

[Nostalgiabuff]

It is a hard thing to lose a parent. I lost my dad in June and not a day goes by that I don't think about him and have tears well up in my eyes.

and you don't need to apologize for keeping her memory alive

[Marvelmania]

Not sappy at all. You'll always have those wonderful memories. Moms are the best!

[Random Axe]

I knew what this thread was before clicking on it. I remember this hard period for you and I feel for you. It's strange how, when you lose someone close, you are able to mark that date as surely as your own birthday. Memory is the best tribute you can make, Joe. You can make this post on this date each and every year.

Scott

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Much thought with you and in her memory.

[toysrus]

Awesome post Thunder! Life! The ups & downs. Hang in there! stay strong!

[thunderbolt]

Thanks, its been toughest on my Dad. He's really having a hard time still living in the same house. Wish he could sell it and move out my way.

[MIB41]

Yes, 2011 has sucked beyond words. Actually the past four years have stunk. Lost my dad in 2007 and then my brother drops this past spring. It's tough when you lose family. I feel for you thunderbolt. And I completely understand. I believe a piece of you goes with them when they pass. Your just never quite the same anymore. Of course, you accept it and eventually find a place to park that sadness. But there are always reminders, so it essentially remains in one capacity or another. You just develop an internal volume control for when you choose to listen to it. It's tough.

[jimsmegos]

Having lost my dad a year ago I understand your feelings. What's funny is that your opening line about your Mom's love / appreciation of cheesy horror flicks is almost word for word what I said about my Dad in his eulogy. Perhaps the two of them have crossed paths in the "Afterlife Drive-In A Go-Go's 'Super Monster Movie Marathon'" where the popcorn and the cheese are free.

Keep your chin up pal, it's tough but never forgetthose moments and memories have made you who you are. Long live the memories!

[thunderbolt]

^^ I mentioned it in the eulogy, blamed her for the monster movies. THe really sucky part is we lost my mom in law 10 months earlier so we went thru this twice in a year.