I feel Like a Heel!!

[Karen]

Hey, you cannot be omniscient. She will get used to time alone, that just takes time. Making an extra effort to fill it up is just sort of psotponing the inevitable. Letting her know you care is most important, more so than filling the hours.

[critter crazy]

I know Karen I realy do. It is just so hard! I have been bawling my eyes out since I got off the phone, cause I feel so bad, and I know darn well that she is sitting at home doing the same thing. My mom has never been on her own before, she has always had someone, or us kids you Know?? I understand she has to get used to it, but it still sucks non-the-less.

[Chilli]

Don't feel too bad, Maggie.
It sounds like you live a busy life(a fun one, at that ), and its easy for little details to slip past.

Maybe after your bowling league you can call her up again? Just to have a chat and to let her know you love her. You can make things up next Friday. =]
((((hugs))))

I really dread the day I move out, my mum will be all alone, aswell.

[Freedom]

How about having each of the kids phone and let her know what they did today?

I know, the first weekend, it is tough for her. Over time she will get adjusted, but I can appreciate how you feel.

[lizbud]

I would have felt bad too. Can you send flowers & a short little note
to let her know you are thinking about her till you both meet later. She can
know you have not forgotten about her.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I was going to suggest a phone call too. I know when I'm lonesome or having problems, a call to my brother helps a lot. Just knowing I'm not alone in a big big world can do wonders!

Maybe just call and ask if she would like to chat a bit.

[RedHedd]

Call her back and tell her how you feel. I know she'll appreciate it.

[cassiesmom]

I like all these ideas... Hugs and prayers!

[Medusa]

Call her back and tell her how you feel. I know she'll appreciate it.

My thoughts exactly. My mom lived 3 hours away and, after my dad's passing, I cried buckets thinking of her being alone for the first time, so I worked things out among my sisters and me to have one of us there for a while. If that isn't an option for you, give your mom a call. She needs to know that she isn't alone and even though I'm sure she realizes that on an intellectual level, the sound of your voice and those of her grandkids will be a healing balm to her broken heart. It will be just what she needs until she sees you all again soon.