Daniel Orr
My mother passed a few month ago from dementia and not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. I thought it was about time I wrote about how losing her has changed the way I see the world, has changed me and what it’s been like trying to get my head around it all. It’s true what they say, you can never really understand what it’s like until it happens to you. I once described losing my mother as like the sky suddenly falling down. She was always there for me, every memory I’ve ever had growing up has her in it. When I needed advice it was her I sought out. And when I stepped out of line it was her who put me back in step. She was a strong, loving mother who I always knew was on my side, would do anything for me and gave me the perfect upbringing that made me the caring man I am today. My mother had a devilish sense of humor I guess that's where I got it from and a certain innocence about her. She was the most wonderful person I’ve ever known. She had always been a huge part of my life and now that she’s gone I realize that I’d always assumed she would be. You never expect the sky to fall down, the sky is always there and always will be. And that’s exactly how I felt about my mother. In these past months after her passing I just can’t grasp that she is gone. So many things around me remind me of her. When I cook, I would call her and ask her questions or I’d see something on TV that I knew she’d be interested in and I’d go to pick up the phone and call her before reality hit me. It’s as though my brain just won’t accept that she was gone forever. As I said at the start, not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. She told me she’s always admired my positive outlook on life and to make the most of life as it’s so precious. Every day that goes by that’s exactly what I try to do. I love you mom always and forever. ❤️🙏