Debby, It gets easier and it doesn't. My mom passed about 15 years ago and while there isn't that constant sense of loss -- I don't think anything can make you feel lonelier than the loss of your mother -- there are still those times when something is going on in life and I just wish that I could pick up the phone and talk to her. She still comes to me in my dreams every now and again and that will have to do until I see her again. In the meanwhile ... here are some hugs to warm you on this anniversary.
Havplenty - I hope I get YOU for an SP. Those are fantastic!
On another note, it is a cold and dreary day today so I'm not outside playing in my garden. I really should be sewing and shipping veils today ... but I am having way too much fun with my Accuquilt Go! At this rate, I think I will end up slicing and dicing my way through my entire stash!