To my dearest Omma,
The emptiness I feel is filled with the love I feel for you. I am grateful for all the precious moments I've had to share with you, mom. The strength I feel today is because of you. The courage I had to move to France is because of you. The lessons of love I have learned, I have learned from you watching you. Every step I take from now on, I know that you will be there looking down on me and I will look up and smile. I am your daughter and I will make you proud, it's only natural because I'm so proud of you. I am who I am because of you.
I love you, Omma. Sweet dreams and I will see you again.
Love forever,
Aimee
A lovely tribute. Keep your chin up. xoxo
Posted by: kim | November 13, 2005 at 10:08
Beautiful words. You are in my thoughts.
Posted by: Pat | November 13, 2005 at 10:41
This is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do, but you are strong, and your Omma knows how much you love her. Courage, ma belle. Love you, sweetpea :)
Posted by: Katia | November 13, 2005 at 11:53
Wishes and thoughts to you and your family. Hugs.
Posted by: oiseau | November 13, 2005 at 13:10
You are powerful and strong and we are sending all of our love and thoughts with you.
Posted by: Andie | November 13, 2005 at 16:16
May the wonderful memories of your Omma comfort you during this time.
Posted by: Oz | November 13, 2005 at 17:10
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be thinking about you all day today. Take care!
Posted by: tracey | November 13, 2005 at 17:37
What a beautiful letter. Please do take care. I include you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...
Posted by: kala | November 13, 2005 at 21:58
Been keeping you and your family in my thoughts, Aimee. Warmth and peace vibes heading your way. I am sure that you are right about your plans to make your Omma proud of you; but I am even more sure that she was already very proud. Stay strong, Aimee. XOXO.
Posted by: Adrienne | November 14, 2005 at 14:46
I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Genevieve | November 14, 2005 at 16:31
I'm very sorry. Your and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: Amy | November 14, 2005 at 16:47
I'm sorry, Aimee.
The strength, courage and love within your words is inspiring.
My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Rhianna | November 14, 2005 at 17:25
Dear Flare,
I know that emptiness of losing a parent. Bon courage for what lies ahead. You are in our prayers.
Posted by: Maria Noland | November 14, 2005 at 17:35
What sad news, and a beautiful and touching letter. Big hugs & kisses to you.
Posted by: Antipodéesse | November 14, 2005 at 17:41
I'm terribly sorry for your loss, Aimee. Take good care of you and yours. One thing I know is that, compared to the age of the universe, we all live and die at the very same second. That thought always weirdly cheered me up, as if, all in all, there were no loss at all.
Posted by: shellorz | November 14, 2005 at 21:22
oh no! i'm so sorry amy. *hugs* to you.
Posted by: cyn | November 14, 2005 at 21:56
Aimee, I'm so sorry to hear this news. You are definitely in my thoughts.
Posted by: Tiffany | November 14, 2005 at 22:55
*hug*
Posted by: glenn | November 14, 2005 at 23:04
So sorry for your loss, Aimee. She was a sweetheart.
Posted by: . | November 14, 2005 at 23:32
I am so sorry for your loss. Please share my condolences with your family. I remember your mother as a tireless volunteer for many school activities and seeing her in the tan mini-van, passing each other on Ridgeview as we drove kids back and forth.
Posted by: Shannon Cloud | November 15, 2005 at 07:27
Oh Aimee. I'm absolutely positive that your mother will always love you and she will always be proud of you. I'll meditate on you and your family tonight.
I hope the entire Osbourn clan can gather to remember her life well-lived warmly, fondly, and lovingly. Above all, I wish you all peace of mind.
Posted by: Matthew | November 16, 2005 at 00:57
Aimee? Your Mother died honey? I HAD NO IDEA. Oh, my friend, I am so sorry! Your tribute is lovely... and I am shocked.
May you be swaddled by sweet memories and the love and comfort of your Julien and family at this time.
Posted by: Annette | November 16, 2005 at 02:37
Gil and I send our condolences. With love...
Posted by: Kiwinky | November 16, 2005 at 05:20
I'm so sorry. Frog and I are thinking of you.
Posted by: kate | November 16, 2005 at 05:35
Oh Aimee, we don't know eachother, but I read you all the time. I am sorry to hear this sad news. I lost my dad 4 years ago. I know. All of my best wishes and thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Melissa | November 16, 2005 at 14:49