Dorothy M. Bachand

Happy Mothers Day. Love you forever.

Hi Mom, This weekend will be 6 months since you left us. I hope you know how much we all miss you and love you. The little boys all miss you too. They all seemed so young when you first got Parkinson's, but I guess your true loving self came through even if you couldn't be the grandma you wanted to be with them. They knew you still. I am so glad I had Jen relatively young, so that you had the experience you had with her. Also, of course, that she had it with you. You were one of a...

Hi Mom, I guess what they say is true. Going through all of the "firsts" without you is really tough. It was Dad's birthday last week, and everybody is coming next weekend. It is hard being together without you. Jen is making a sponge cake for Dad. I have to call Aunt Doris to get some specifics about the recipe, because I have Grandma's recipe book that doesn't include baking temps, time, etc. I remember you being frustrated with that, and it makes me smile to have that. Tonight was...

Love you and miss you so much. Christmas is bittersweet. I know you are better off, but the selfish part of me just wants my mom. I am glad I kept your leather jacket now. I didn't really want anything at first- it was too sad. People told me I'd be glad later, and they were right. Look over us and keep us safe. Christmas won't be the same without you, but you will always be present in our hearts. I hope we can talk about you and celebrate you openly and freely without it being too...

Hi Mom,
It has now been two months since you've died. We're doing ok, knowing that you are free from pain, and free from whatever challenges the future was going to hold for you. We all miss you so much. I have to believe you are better off. I miss talking to you, though. I hope you can hear the little prayers I say to you, and that you know how much you are loved and missed by everyone, especially Dad. Love you mom.

Dear Mom,
We all miss you so much. Jen is just beginning to wrap her head around the fact that you are gone. Sometimes I'm not really sure I've fully accepted it either. I am so proud to be your daughter. I'll always try my best to live up to your example of being a loving, forgiving person. Everyone remembered you as fun, happy, loving, and kind. Hearing all the comments made me so proud of you, and so incredibly sad at the same time. I hope and pray you are smiling and happy...

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Dottie. My deepest sympathies to Uncle Claude, Debbie, Jeff, Linda, and friends and family.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will be unable to attend the service but you will be in my prayers.

My love and sympathy to all. Aunt Dotty will be missed. Sorry I can't be there with you. Lots of love, Lori