As far back as I remember, my fondest memories always included my Mother. She wasn't only my Mother; she was my closest & dearest friend on this earth!
Mommy, as I mostly called her as a child & as an adult - especially when I was in trouble, in pain, or just in need of her special love, her touch when rubbing my hair back off my brow that let me know Mommy's here & everything's gonna be alright and her understanding way that no matter how silly I act or how many wrong choices I make, she'd understand! And, she helped to instill the same unshakeable faith within me. We truly believed that God was fully in control & was getting ready to straighten things out for me - if I would just hold on a little longer! She was a prayer warrior who put her whole life, her faith & her trust in our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! And, I do the same. He is my All in All!
As I watched Mommy & Pappy's lives, I learned valuable lessons that's brought me safely thru the tribulations, trials & stumbling blocks that's tried to overcome me in this life. By listening & learning from their wisdom, I've been able to keep my course straight & sail right thru the raging storms that's tried to shipwreck me time after time! I thank God for parents who taught me to fear God, to put Him first in my life & to praise & worship Him in the good times & bad! I pray that I'll be able to pass these same lessons on to my children & grandchildren! Knowing they'll understand their importance ... someday!
God sent His angels down to get Mommy on Feb. 5, 2001 - 10 yrs. ago!! I can hardly believe it has been that long! Yet looking back, so much has happened since then. Dominic was the only grandchild I had at that time. Angie now has 3 more children: Ary, A.J. & Logan. Chris & Itchy have a nice home & also have additions to our family: my 2 granddogs, Buster & Muddy Waters. I believe Mommy's in Heaven, with Jesus, & still finding ways to watch over us, somehow! It sure comforts me to think of it in that maner!
I love Mommy far more than words can ever convey! Everyone says that the grief will get better, ease up & not hurt so much ... I'm still waiting for that day to arrive! I miss her as much as ever! She was a special lady in every way! With each passing season for the last 10 yrs., God's Garden must be blooming especially bright - for on 1 early, predawn Mon., Feb. 5, 2001, God's angels came to Richmond, KY & chose 1 rare perfect rose to carry back to Heaven & be planted there in His garden - to forever bloom, & shedding its beautiful fragrance, wafting thru the whispers of the wind!
"Bloom on, perfect rose! I yearn for the day when I can join you! You & Pappy be watching & waiting. I have a feeling it won't be long. You've paved the way for me to travel. I just need to follow in your footsteps."
Although I'm filled with sadness today, thinking of how on Thurs., Feb. 8, 2001, we took a long, long ride behind the hearse bearing your remains, & it felt like it was never going to end! We, then, had to say, "Farewell!" to the person we knew in this life. It was an extremely hard task!
But, I know you are now living in a Heavenly Land that's filled with happiness, joy, peace & love, & you no longer have any pain! I'm so glad for that ... you'll never suffer again! I love you, Mommy! I miss you so badly!
With All My Love -- Till The Day After Forever!
Your baby girl, Susie
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