[TeresaM]

I'm sorry for your loss and this added stress. It's hard when loved ones are no longer with us to celebrate these special occasions. I know, last years holidays were our first without 2 dearly loved family members. My husband has always had to work the holidays. I think we've had only 1 Christmas actually on Christmas. We've always just picked another day and made that our holiday. It really has worked out well because our friends and family were all able to come since there wasn't a conflict.

So maybe you can start a new tradition and it won't be so painful to not have your mom with you. You can still celebrate the day and remember your mom, but by doing something a little different it might make it easier to cope.