Hi Brian,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I lost my mom too, July 29th, 2005. I miss her everyday, think of her everyday and dream of her from time to time. I don't know how after death communication works, but I feel confident that my mother came to me one night. I won't take up your time with the details, but after the experience I laid in bed and wept as I thanked God for His tender mercy in allowing me to be in mom's presence one more time, and to truly know she's at peace.
I dread this second Christmas without her, there seems to be a sadness, a melancholy that just doesn't seem to lift. But I have a loving family and faith in God and it sounds like you do too.
When I first joined this group, I shared a thing or two about my mom and others have done the same in regard to their lost loved ones. If you would like to, please share some memories of your mother with us.
God Bless,
Amanda