Anniversary

Eight years ago today my mother passed away.  It seems so unreal that it was so long ago.  What makes it even harder is I am at my dad's house today so I can see her remains (she was cremated) on the mantle.  I am at my own house every year so the reminders aren't as bad as being here.  Even though my dad's house has become a bachelor pad, it still feels like my mom is here.  Each year it gets easier to deal with the fact that she is gone, but I do feel sad knowing that Hannah and the new baby will not know their grandmother.