So sorry for your loss. I can totally empathize since going through something very similar this year. Your journaling really hit home and made me think long and hard. I like that you used some somber toned papers but added some color which, IMO, symbolizes your grief and commitment to be happy. Great composition!!!
My deepest condolences, I emphatize with you also, my dad passed away almost one year ago and still I'm missing him like crazy, your journaling brough me to tears, totally I can hear you, also I think parents want us to be happy. I really like how you used the gorgeous picture of you both, the tag, the hearts and the torn paper at the bottom of the page. Beautiful cluster too. I'm sure your mom would be so proud of you, your gallery have gorgeous layouts. Brilliantly scrapped.