Hi Ashley,

I have lost a mother through lung cancer last April, it is going to take time and tears and it is a journey in itself - no two ways about it, but today is a lot easier than it was back in April. I can go around and live my life without breaking down or taking it out on other people.

I feel that my mum is still with me, it doesn't feel she has left though of course, I won't be able to communicate with her as I once did, I still talk to her and feel she is with me. I also now understand she is at peace and is cancer free and that I won't be all that long for this earth and one day it will be my turn to leave this mortal coil - nothing is forever - even us - one day we will not be here.

I don't know if any of the above helps but I hope it does, take care and every day is a new day.

I still talk to my wife'sphotographs,discussing daily topics and i admit cussing her sometimes.You will never forget your mother's passing,as i have not 50 years later,but you remember nice memories of them as time has took the rawness off the situation.you are right about thinking of your own future,this is not a dress rehearsal,hope you do well in your future years.Ashleu 0049

I still talk to my wife'sphotographs,discussing daily topics and i admit cussing her sometimes.You will never forget your mother's passing,as i have not 50 years later,but you remember nice memories of them as time has took the rawness off the situation.you are right about thinking of your own future,this is not a dress rehearsal,hope you do well in your future years.Ashleu 0049