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Carol Ann Mahoney-Newcomb |
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January 16, 1944 to January 7, 2007 |
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 It's been three months since you've been gone. I
think about you all the time and miss you so much. You were such a
big part of our lives. A part that can never be replaced. I
sometimes can't believe that I'll never get another e-mail, call, card
from you. I loved all your visits. It's hard to imagine
there will be no more. You were a pleasure to have around, a great
Mom and an amazing Nana. Thoughtful, kind and loving, fun and
creative. Taken from us too soon.
My computer crashed recently and I was worried about losing information, pictures, and e-mails from you. They serve as so many memories, reminders of times gone by, good and bad. Was happy to be able to recover many of the e-mails recently. So many are hard to read. The one breaking the news of "Cancer" to Dawn and I and several subsequent ones were devastating. The repeated e-mails asking for pictures of Trent bring a smile. Remembering my response of sending you a close up of Molly (and seeing your e-mail back) bring back fond memories. I miss you so much Mom!! |
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7/29/07 So many reminders as we hit the year mark from your diagnosis. Can help but to feel cheated . . .after all, a year ago they said you'd have 1 to 2 years and now you've been gone for 6 months already. I still think about you all the time. Emotions run up and down like a roller coaster, but I guess that's to be expected. You were a big part of our lives and not having you around is a big adjustment for all of us. We missed you at the wedding. Had you still been with us, I'm sure we would have followed through on our plans to get married on the beach at Key West, with you, Ken ,and the kids by our sides. Just like you and Ken did! Anyway, we did have a beautiful day and we're happy with the intimate and special ceremony at Bethany. Pastor Bob did a wonderful job of making the ceremony very special. I pray you were there with us watching down from heaven and giving us your blessings. Ken's been up to visit which
is a wonderful treat for us. Have to admit it was difficult for me
when he visited the 1st time, but it's getting easier. I think he
is doing very well, but misses you a whole lot. You'd be proud of
him!!! Remember all the plans we talked about last year. Well good news, we now have water everywhere we need it, including the shed! And Grampa is taking the kiddos to the Amusement park this week . I think he'll be surprised how adventurous they've become. Will have to remind him to bring Dramamine. He's an amazing man and one of the greatest gifts you've given to us. I love you. . . Still missing you . . . Krissy |
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| December 14, 2007 Well the holidays are right upon us.
It's not the same without you. You (and Mor Mor) were always
the ones that knew all our favorite things, and tried so hard to make
sure that we had those favorites on our Birthdays and at holidays.
I know it's selfish to say, but I miss that, a lot!!! There is
nothing in the world like a Mother's love (or a Grandmother's love).
The little things, they add up to so much. So much that is taken
for granted, until they are gone. I miss your cooking. Never thought you'd hear me say that, did you. Rick made NE boiled dinner recently and it was wonderful. Brought me back to the many times you made it and how good it always was. I miss your shepherd's pie, chop suey, and beef stew. I miss the great salads and Key Lime pies. I miss boating with you and walking the beach collecting sharks teeth. I miss our annual trip to Christmas Tree shop where we battle the crowds and get some great Christmas deals. I miss the crafts you'd come up with for the kids. I just miss you Mom. We're getting close to the year mark of when you left us. Such bitter sweet memories of last years holidays. So thankful to have been able to spend Thanksgiving with you and Ken last year. How gracious you were in trying to eat dinner and how thankful you were for the delicious food you could barely eat. Remembering you eating Peppermint patties on Christmas eve will
hopefully always stay with me. See you eat anything at that point
in time was such a delight. But boy watching you and Mor Mor on
Christmas eve at hospice house, while you both dove into the candy as we
all tried to decorate the gingerbread house, was a sure delight.
The one who hasn't eaten in a month and the diabetic couldn't get
enough. All I can say is . . . Give them what they want!!!!
Fresh fruit orange and candy . . . Simple pleasures. Good
memories. Things aren't easy right now. I do my best to put on a brave front and take things one day at a time. Lucia is this weekend. Lauren will be an angel this year. You and Ken were both at the last pageant in 2005. Gosh, that was before you got sick. Wow, I'm so thankful you were able to be there. Remember the year Lauren and Bryce were the Tompta's? They were sooo cute. Goldie's been gone for over a month now and we've exhausted all efforts to find him. I just can't believe anything could have happened to him. It's been so hard for me to accept. And in a way, I've almost refused to do so. With some strong urging from the kids, we picked out 2 kittens from the Animal shelter last weekend. They are so sweet and just the right sort of "pick me up" that we all need. I think we might have lucked out with these two, just like we did when we got Goldie. So far so good, at least. If you can, send a little sunshine our way or a warm breeze to tickle the nose. We still think of you very often. Love you, Love you!!!! Krissy |
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