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Jul 25, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

Your mom was a force of nature to behold! Strong, tell it like it is - with a bit of sarcasm, funny, very kind-hearted and creative!! I definitely miss her and hold memories of her close, since knowing her from the time I was 10 years old. So many good memories. Her driving in the station wagon with the music blaring and us singing at the top of our lungs. Her teaching me hospital corners when making beds at the cottages in the summers. I still do it that way and think of her while I'm doing it - would Gail approve? Watching her dance while sweeping with a broom and singing her own words to Every Breath You Take - every cake you make, every dish you break, every yard you rake - I still sing her words and laugh out loud. Eating HAM. I do love ham and I love peaches - so I think of her anytime I eat those 2 things and have an extra dose in July, just for her. I love that she froze cookies for us to frost together because I only like the frosting of the cookies part. All the visits in the many places she lived were always fun. And there was always baking or treats involved!

Grief is hard. It ebbs and flows, but never goes away, even after many years, but remembering the good times and what she gave to us during her life is the best way to honor her. I think she would approve. Sending you many hugs because I know how hard it was to lose her. 💕

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Jul 25, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

Yes! Grilled peaches, grilled poundcake! As a fellow Leo, I will celebrate your mom. It's Leo season, so celebrating someone you loved so much, and who loved you, is the absolute right thing to do. Love that you and G will be indulging in HER favorites. It brings her close to you. One of the things about grief is that it's love that has nowhere to go. But you'll be expressing your love for her with the actions you're taking, making your love real in the world when you listen to her music or enjoy her favorite foods, so your love has somewhere to go -- out into the world! Bravo! XOX

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Jul 14, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

I read this a couple of days ago, but keep thinking about it...what beautiful ways to honor your mom, Kim, by filling the day with her. Each thing you mentioned evoked a memory in me, as well. Those touchstones that we experienced time and time ago never leave us, I think. They're always with us, even if they're just in the wings waiting until we are reminded of them again.

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Sending you love and support in this difficult moment. On the 31st, I'll buy peaches for her ❤️

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Sending you so much love. I love that you will celebrate with all of her favourites xo

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Kim - so poignant, so beautiful. I love your tiny heartfelt vignettes - a peek inside your heart and head. I am so sorry for your loss, no matter how many years ago . . . and I am on the grief journey with you Kim. It is unsettling and strange and weird and exhausting. I hope the remainder of the month is a flood of comforting memories as you write, shop, cook, and remember your mom. 😘

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Jul 12, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

Chick-fil-A has a wonderful peach milkshake too! Thinking of you 😘

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Jul 12, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

This is a beautiful post, Kim. I’m happy that you’ve decided to take the month to celebrate your mom and all of the things she loved (even though that may not make the grief disappear). Sending you lots of hugs from Spain 💕

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I love peaches too but have never had them grilled and drizzled with honey. That would be lovely with a good dollop of vanilla ice cream.

I struggle with summer due to the sudden death of a very dear friend. I find the heat, the dry earth and scorched grass just reminds me of that awful day. Lots of love to you, Kim as we approach your mum’s day. Play Abba at full volume!

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Jul 11, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

I enjoy sensing your mom’s presence through you and your vivid memories of her. I pray you find peace and joy in celebrating her this month.♥️ (Sara Lee pound cakes was my mom’s favorite too, I’ll look forward to treating my family to one on July 31st!)

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Jul 11, 2022Liked by Kimberly Nichols

Your beautiful words speak to my heart as I have felt all of these same emotions for my mom who passed. This October will be the 8th birthday without my mom, and I can tell you that it doesn't get much easier. The first few were especially difficult, and I'm glad the severity of grief has lessened. But those landmines you mentioned, they still sometimes surprise me. I love your tributes to her. I have to think our moms are watching down on us proudly. I feel like if they have ANY way of keeping close to us, they will. I hope it hurts a little less for you this year, that you can try to focus on celebrating the day of her birth rather than the loss of her not being here for it. Cheers to our loving mothers wherever they may be.

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