Rayna,

I haven't been in your shoes, so I can't even imagine the loss and the pain you have to deal with. I am so sad for you that you lost your mom. I'm sure that the holidays make it harder.

I have one idea. I don't know if it would help or not, but it might. I was thinking maybe you could create ornaments to honor your mother on your Christmas tree. If you're crafty, you could try to make some like the ones you wish you still had, or at least that represent those. Or... Some places sell ornaments that are like little picture frames. My grandma has some. If you have a picture of your mom, you could get one (or a bunch) of those ornaments and put her picture in, to give her a place on your tree. Just an idea.

(((((Rayna))))))) Again, I am very sorry for your loss.

Angela