It's Official

My beautiful grandmother (maternal) passed in 2014 at the age of 100. My mother was very close to her, so I was very observant in her grieving process. Although I never saw my mother cry, she would often say "Kiya, I was talking to Mother this morning." I didn't really know how to respond, so I'd just say, "Oh ok." 

It wasn't until Mom died that I understood the gravity of talking to a deceased parent. It's not something that I regularly find comfort in, but it is something that I find comfort in knowing that I can do. It sounds sooooo weird, but ask anyone who has experienced loss. It is something about telling that deceased love one that you graduated, got a good grade or even got a new job that makes it feel "official."