I'm so thankful to Mon for all of the great times her and Dad provided us. Mom really did the best she could holding us...and everything else...together during the most dark and difficult events. I wish I had shared with Mom my appreciation for those times. Knowing now...just how draining it must have been for her. I know Mom had her ways, but who doesn't, right? I love and miss her, kudos Mom!
It was so easy to use every perceived excuse to avoid what truely mattered, but oh so regrettable.
@guy41465 Guy, so true. The tide of emotions in those six words is so vast and manifold. I think of Mom every day...the special moments and the way I wish I...
Everytime I watch this beautiful sentiment of love, I can't stop coming to same feelings of what should have been. I miss Mom too.
I've been listening to alot of old songs (60's, 70's, 80's) today. So many memories attached to each of them. I wish I could pick up the phone and say "Hi Mom. Remember when..."
@guy41465 Same with me. I still get the gaint hard lump in my throat and watery eyes when I watch. I can't stop feeling the overwhelming emptyness having never truely connected with mom on a sincere emotional level in my adult life. I wander did I cause mom to suffer this same kind of emptyness, lonelyness and hurt, not being evolved and sharing my love and life with her? Of what, was I afraid, in reciprocating the connection that mom so many times tried to show me? No answer. I do miss her so.
She was most beautiful & wonderful. The best thing about me is I came from her. Iove her dearly. As a single parent I lived with her well into my 30s'. There have been many pains in my life and she would take them away. God himself would speak through her often.
Guy - it must have been emotionally draining to produce and edit this video. I am eternally grateful that you endured to create this beautiful tribute to our mother and for the family. I can’t thank you enough.
@63egharrelson Yes Eric, it was difficult. I cried for hours. But I didn't feel that I had a choice. I felt compelled to make it. Fortunately, mom had made me a photo album. The music just fell into place.
I'm working on another video. Though I'm waiting for the perfect music. I'll know when I find it.
By the way, Mom was also making photo albums for you, Shae, and Autumn. But her health issues became too severe and she was unable to finish them.
The final reality and the most difficult lesson are harshly heavy on my soul, if only I could have come to this realization sooner...
On Mother’s Day, standing beside your bed, I held your hand, and you squeezed mine back. You were looking at me as tried to speak, but couldn’t. I was looking at you thinking how much I loved you, but I never spoke it to you. Mom, you will always be with me in my memories, I love you.
I always knew that it would be a sad time when she passed, but I had no idea how deep the sorrow would be and the flood of memories, emotions, and regrets of not spending more time with her and letting her know how much I loved her. It is such sage advice, when people say appreciate the time you have with your loved ones because time is fleeting, and you can't take back the regrets. My advice, try your damnedest for there not to be any regrets.
Tuesday morning, after Moms funeral, I was sitting at my desk weaping for Mom. This kept running through my head and I could not repress the urge that I had to say the following:
Part 1
My mother Sandra Mae Carriera was a wonderful lady, but I lost sight of the love and sacrifices she made for her family, after getting wrapped up in my own life and family.
Mom, I can't stop thinking of those special moments when you would give me motherly loving encouragement and advice, and how some of moments helped to shape me as a man. I can see those times so clearly in my mind. I've thought of these moments over the years many many times, but never shared with you how much your guidance ment to me. Seeing all of these life pictures makes my thoughts all the more vivid. I should have told you... you were right in some any ways..I love you so.
This video was great... Sandy would have loved it .. She was such a beautiful , fun loving person. You were lucky boy bo have her as your mom.. so talented .. so much an Elvis lover. She will be greatly missed .
@fruitlesspuppy I'm pleased that the video came together so well. We were indeed all quite fortunate to have her. My brothers and I were truely blessed. Funny thing is that she felt that she was the one who was blessed by our existence.
I'm afraid I don't know you by the name fruitlesspuppy. Who is this?
I pray that Mon can see or has a sense, of the love we have for her and how much we miss her.
Mom I'm so, so sorry that I wasn't a better son to you as an adult. I wish I had another chance to show how much you mean to me. Your loving son, Eric.
I haven't been able to stop crying for Mom for the last two days. Thinking about her...as a young mother, her deep love and caring for us. How proud she always was about her family and showing off her boys. Standing up for and beleiving in us when did the stupidest ignorant stuff. It never struck me how beautiful she really was, but this video perfectly illustrates this for me. Guy, this video was a wonderful gift to the family, I can't tell you how much it means to me.
@63egharrelson I know how you feel, Eric. My tears haven't subsided yet either. She was exceptionally proud of us. I'm glad I made the video too. If you join us on facebook you'll be able to access all the family photos I'm uploading.
She was a devoted mother. It's sad how we could screw up so bad yet expect nothing less than perfection from her. She was there for us no matter what.
Neither of us will ever experience that kind of love again.
The memories mean so much, I can stop watching it. If only I would have realized sooner what a good mother she was and showed her the love and respect she desirved...the regrets would be fewer. When you think about all the ups and downs of our lifes...she did the best she could and always beleived in us unconditionally, and I love her so much for that.
Mom, I love you and miss you more than I can express.
Thanks for sharing this with us. Your mother was a beautiful woman.
hpcwsd 10 months ago
Merry Christmas Mom. I miss you alot.
guy41465 1 year ago
R.I.P
gayboytommy20010 1 year ago
That was awesome and beautiful all over again.
mandi7696 1 year ago
One thing so profound about this to me is if Guy was to sing this, it would sound just like this.
Dominicus3 1 year ago
Thanks Guy.
That look on Shae's face in the dress-up picture makes me smile everytime I see it.
Hope all is well with everyone.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
I'm so thankful to Mon for all of the great times her and Dad provided us. Mom really did the best she could holding us...and everything else...together during the most dark and difficult events. I wish I had shared with Mom my appreciation for those times. Knowing now...just how draining it must have been for her. I know Mom had her ways, but who doesn't, right? I love and miss her, kudos Mom!
It was so easy to use every perceived excuse to avoid what truely mattered, but oh so regrettable.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
We take so much for granted.
guy41465 1 year ago 3
@guy41465 Guy, so true. The tide of emotions in those six words is so vast and manifold. I think of Mom every day...the special moments and the way I wish I...
Everytime I watch this beautiful sentiment of love, I can't stop coming to same feelings of what should have been. I miss Mom too.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
I've been listening to alot of old songs (60's, 70's, 80's) today. So many memories attached to each of them. I wish I could pick up the phone and say "Hi Mom. Remember when..."
guy41465 1 year ago
The vision that just keeps repeating in my mind at all times, is mom as a beautiful proud new mother protecting and nuturing us.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
I remember something different everytime I watch this.
guy41465 1 year ago
@guy41465 Same with me. I still get the gaint hard lump in my throat and watery eyes when I watch. I can't stop feeling the overwhelming emptyness having never truely connected with mom on a sincere emotional level in my adult life. I wander did I cause mom to suffer this same kind of emptyness, lonelyness and hurt, not being evolved and sharing my love and life with her? Of what, was I afraid, in reciprocating the connection that mom so many times tried to show me? No answer. I do miss her so.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
She was most beautiful & wonderful. The best thing about me is I came from her. Iove her dearly. As a single parent I lived with her well into my 30s'. There have been many pains in my life and she would take them away. God himself would speak through her often.
Dominicus3 1 year ago
Guy - it must have been emotionally draining to produce and edit this video. I am eternally grateful that you endured to create this beautiful tribute to our mother and for the family. I can’t thank you enough.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
@63egharrelson Yes Eric, it was difficult. I cried for hours. But I didn't feel that I had a choice. I felt compelled to make it. Fortunately, mom had made me a photo album. The music just fell into place.
I'm working on another video. Though I'm waiting for the perfect music. I'll know when I find it.
By the way, Mom was also making photo albums for you, Shae, and Autumn. But her health issues became too severe and she was unable to finish them.
guy41465 1 year ago
Mom,
The final reality and the most difficult lesson are harshly heavy on my soul, if only I could have come to this realization sooner...
On Mother’s Day, standing beside your bed, I held your hand, and you squeezed mine back. You were looking at me as tried to speak, but couldn’t. I was looking at you thinking how much I loved you, but I never spoke it to you. Mom, you will always be with me in my memories, I love you.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
Part 2
I always knew that it would be a sad time when she passed, but I had no idea how deep the sorrow would be and the flood of memories, emotions, and regrets of not spending more time with her and letting her know how much I loved her. It is such sage advice, when people say appreciate the time you have with your loved ones because time is fleeting, and you can't take back the regrets. My advice, try your damnedest for there not to be any regrets.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
@63egharrelson Regret is such a terrible burden to bear, Eric. I have mine as well.
guy41465 1 year ago
Tuesday morning, after Moms funeral, I was sitting at my desk weaping for Mom. This kept running through my head and I could not repress the urge that I had to say the following:
Part 1
My mother Sandra Mae Carriera was a wonderful lady, but I lost sight of the love and sacrifices she made for her family, after getting wrapped up in my own life and family.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
Mom, I can't stop thinking of those special moments when you would give me motherly loving encouragement and advice, and how some of moments helped to shape me as a man. I can see those times so clearly in my mind. I've thought of these moments over the years many many times, but never shared with you how much your guidance ment to me. Seeing all of these life pictures makes my thoughts all the more vivid. I should have told you... you were right in some any ways..I love you so.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
HI Guy,
This video was great... Sandy would have loved it .. She was such a beautiful , fun loving person. You were lucky boy bo have her as your mom.. so talented .. so much an Elvis lover. She will be greatly missed .
fruitlesspuppy 1 year ago
@fruitlesspuppy I'm pleased that the video came together so well. We were indeed all quite fortunate to have her. My brothers and I were truely blessed. Funny thing is that she felt that she was the one who was blessed by our existence.
I'm afraid I don't know you by the name fruitlesspuppy. Who is this?
guy41465 1 year ago
Mother is the name of a god on the lips of all children.
Dominicus3 1 year ago
I pray that Mon can see or has a sense, of the love we have for her and how much we miss her.
Mom I'm so, so sorry that I wasn't a better son to you as an adult. I wish I had another chance to show how much you mean to me. Your loving son, Eric.
63egharrelson 1 year ago 2
I haven't been able to stop crying for Mom for the last two days. Thinking about her...as a young mother, her deep love and caring for us. How proud she always was about her family and showing off her boys. Standing up for and beleiving in us when did the stupidest ignorant stuff. It never struck me how beautiful she really was, but this video perfectly illustrates this for me. Guy, this video was a wonderful gift to the family, I can't tell you how much it means to me.
63egharrelson 1 year ago 2
@63egharrelson I know how you feel, Eric. My tears haven't subsided yet either. She was exceptionally proud of us. I'm glad I made the video too. If you join us on facebook you'll be able to access all the family photos I'm uploading.
guy41465 1 year ago
@guy41465 I'll have to figure out how first.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
Yes, there is a flood of memories, Eric.
She was a devoted mother. It's sad how we could screw up so bad yet expect nothing less than perfection from her. She was there for us no matter what.
Neither of us will ever experience that kind of love again.
guy41465 1 year ago 5
My daughter had the pleasure of my mom being her mom for the almost the first 13 years of her life. We both thank God for that experience.
Dominicus3 1 year ago 2
@Dominicus3 I didn't even think about that, Shae. It must be just as difficult for her as it is us.
guy41465 1 year ago
@guy41465 Yes very much.
Dominicus3 1 year ago
@Dominicus3 O my goodness...that never crossed my mind as to how Moms passing would effect your daughter.
63egharrelson 1 year ago
The memories mean so much, I can stop watching it. If only I would have realized sooner what a good mother she was and showed her the love and respect she desirved...the regrets would be fewer. When you think about all the ups and downs of our lifes...she did the best she could and always beleived in us unconditionally, and I love her so much for that.
Mom, I love you and miss you more than I can express.
63egharrelson 1 year ago 3
I love it thank you brother.
Dominicus3 1 year ago 2