Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Tribute to my mom.


My mom's memorial service was last Saturday, December 5th and it was absolutely perfect... such a beautiful way to honor a beautiful woman.

Whether you knew my mom briefly or for many years she touched your life somehow. You felt her positive energy and saw how much she loved her life. I feel so fortunate to have been blessed with my mom's influence for the past 28yrs of my life. It's because of her and our relationship that I am the woman I am. She lifted me spiritually and strengthened my faith. I always admired the way my mom could forgive so effortlessly, listen so compassionately, give whole-heartedly, and love so un-judgementally. She was very close in her relationship to Jesus and this is why I can't help but feel peace knowing she is in God's careful loving hands in no more pain. There is no cancer in heaven. My mom was a vision of strength and a picture of beauty ans she was fearless in her journey to heaven. I miss her so much and I know only time here on Earth separates us and we will one day praise God together again.

I have so many wonderful memories of my mom. The best ones were of us spending time together. We always looked forward to our all day shopping marathons and I treasured her tucking me in bed at night (funny she did this until I was 14yrs old). I loved all of our long conversations and even remember when she taught me the Lord's prayer. I will never forget how serene she looked holding and rocking my boys, the softness of the skin on her arms and how her nails felt when she would lovingly tickle the back of my head when she hugged me.

I miss my mom so much. There will never be a day that goes by that won't think about her. I find comfort in remembering stories of my mom so let's never stop talking about her.

I love you mom.

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