Vi,

Your posts here continue to touch my heart and spirit.

While my mom gave us other things over the years, she didn't give any of her clothes. She made porcelain dolls and I have one that I can cuddle and hug to my chest when I'm really missing her.

But after her death, my step-dad asked if we wanted to go through her things. All three of us girls said YES.

It really was kind of a healing experience but bitter sweet at the same time. I took a variety of things for different reasons. (Not shoes ... could never fit into her tiny size -- lol.) Anyway, I have a sweater and two flannel nightgowns that I love wearing because it's like having mom's arms wrapped around me. And I think she would find pleasure in that fact.

We never know where or when something will happen in our lives that ends up comforting us in our losses but I'm so thankful that I treasure these things ... as I'm sure you treasure those shoes.

I wish I'd known about this site when my mom died ... I think it would've been a comfort then. I do know that it is comforting now.

Thank you, Vi for all you've shared.

Hugs and blessings, Francine