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[cupcake_goth]

Today is my mother's birthday. I miss you, Mom.



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I may call upon the local LJ hivemind soon for help with polishing Dad's resume and job hunting. His workplace is stressful and toxic, and he doesn't need that, especially right now.

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In completely shallow news, this is the auction I'm stalking. (clicky-link) Yes, a limited-edition velvet jacket from 2006, designed by Gerard Way of MCR. Which I wanted when it was originally released, but couldn't quite convince myself to buy it. (The fandom had not fully claimed me at that point.) I figure none of you are quite as crazy as I am, and thus will not bid on it.

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I have the best friends in the world. I know I've said this before, but it should be repeated. Thank you, everyone, who has been propping me up.

Comments

[ohhnomelon.livejournal.com]

Ahh, I saw that auction posted in an MCR lj comm the other day! I love it, but I know I'd never do anything with it besides look at it once and put it in the closet.

[icprncs.livejournal.com]

I find the whole jacket thing kind of ridiculously adorable, even if I'm rolling my eyes probably almost as much as your husband.



Here's to your mother. Today is a day for celebrating her.

[ex-fashioni.livejournal.com]

I love that photo-- your dad looks so insanely proud and happy.

Scratch that-- all of you look insanely proud and happy.

[bork.livejournal.com]

That is a great photo. Made me teary eyed.

[lisa-marli.livejournal.com]

I see where you get your cute looks. Good Genes. Your parents look very proud.
And nice jacket, I hope you are successful in your bidding.
*hugs*

[sukikins.livejournal.com]

Your father has adorably rosy cheeks.

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

A good day to celebrate her life. We still go to brunch on the birthday of close passed family members to share good memories. A less stressful job for your father energy coming your way.

[wonderlandchick.livejournal.com]

That is a really lovely family picture.

[sowilo.livejournal.com]

Love to you and your dad, sweetie.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Even as those we deeply love sometimes leave us in the physical realm, they always remain in our hearts. You still carry a part of her spirit within you.

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

I am still somewhat convinced that it was Mom's intention to get last to today. It seems like just her style. I have been thinking about today most of the week. Please be sure to tell dad I love him and I am thinking of him a lot. You know I love you and am thinking of you and Pete a lot too. She was pretty fantastic, even with all her foibles and anxieties.

Getting down out of that office is a great plan. It's loooooong over due, but I agree that now it must go.

I hope you win the jacket. You need more happy this month.

I am just sorry I can not do more for you from here. :/

[prettyshrub.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}} to you and your father.

[mmm-riboflavin.livejournal.com]

A wonderful photograph :]

[butterflywillow.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday to your mom! Great big hugs to you and your family!

Today with love

[maiaarts.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing that amazing photo. So much love to you all.

[angellic-sugar.livejournal.com]

I'm praying for you and your family.
Keep on hqanging in there, and you'll do fine. <3

[blackrosemortal.livejournal.com]

That is an adorable jacket and such an awesome family picture.

[hecubot.livejournal.com]

Matilda was on my lap as I pulled up this page.

Me: That's Jilli.
Matilda: Her mom died.
Me: Yeah, see that picture? That's her mom and her dad in that picture. Today is her mom's birthday.
Matilda: She didn't get to blow her candles out!
Me: What do you think Jilli should do?
Matilda: She should blow her candle out for her.
Me: It's a nice picture.
Matilda: They love each other. Who made her mom die?
Me: Nobody. She just got very sick.
Matilda: It's sad. Maybe we could see her on Sunday?
JZ: She's far away. She lives near Lilly.
Matilda: In Seattle.
Me: Maybe we could send a card.
Matilda: We could draw a picture.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Oh, Matilda. I wish you could come see me on Sunday. You and Lily and I could go to the zoo.

[hecubot.livejournal.com]

She's worried about you. She has concerns.

[trudybooth.livejournal.com]

I've always loved that picture of you guys.

[indilwen.livejournal.com]

*big hugs*
I'm sorry that you and your dad are hurting. Take good care of each other♥

[tinkerbell86ca.livejournal.com]

I always smile when you post that picture, it is lovely.

All the best from me and mine to you and yours in your hour of sorrow. Please remember you mother and all the good times you had with her, and smile, tears are healthy, but remember to smile.

[fufaraw]

I love that picture so much.

[mimi-monsterr.livejournal.com]

don't forget if you need an ebay minion in the UK to forward things/bid for things on yor behalf I'm happy to help :)

[ashbet]

*so many hugs and so much love*

You and your Dad are in my thoughts right now, hon.

-- A <3

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

What a great picture. Sending comfort and prayers to you and yours.

In other completely unrelated business, a friend sent me a Web site that had me squee-ing in a way that only Gothy cuteness can: http://www.vamplets.com/

If you haven't already witnessed the wicked glee and joy, please do so with my compliments. Toys can't fix life's Very Bad Things, but they can give us enough of a boost to help us get through.

Yours,
Amy