So, how's your Mom doing?
Both times I have been asked this question, it was people, who knew my mom and one knew of her illness. Both didn't know that she died. They both felt horrible and I feel awful that they felt that way.
The first time, was about a month after my mother passed. An old, childhood friend, was home visiting and was in the salon. She asked and I responded. I know she felt bad and I assured her it was okay. I was fine and it truly was a blessing.
So, time passed. I knew I would get The Question again some day. Tonight I did. A previous client, who gets her nails done occasionally was in tonight and while catching up, she asked The Question. I had no idea how much that question was going to hit me. It's been over five months.
I got a huge lump in my throat. I instantly felt my eyes start to tear up and my voice quivered when I told her that my mom had passed away in June. Again, the question asker felt horrible. Again, I assured her it was okay and told her of my surprise at my reaction.
I realized that I still, really haven't let myself totally break down. Why? I don't know. Maybe I am afraid if I let the gates open, I will never be able to close them again. I guess I just never realized how much I was going to truly, emotionally and physically miss my mom.
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