I am Sorry

To all of the remarkably strong people that have an open hole in your heart this Mother's Day, I am sorry. 

I am sorry that this day is a painful reminder of what you have lost- possibly a beautiful mother in heaven, or in my case a brother.

I am sorry that this day can be a painful reminder of what has changed in your life- no more phone calls,  texts, or mother's day visits from your loved one.

I know that you feel grief everyday, and you continue to move forward.

However, on days like today, you are smacked with reality. 

And to my brother, I am sorry.

I am sorry that I didn't hug you longer last Mother's Day... I had no idea that it would be our last embrace.

To all of the remarkably strong people missing a loved one today, I am sorry.