November 21, 2001 ... Memories of My Mom

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I just wanted to share with you what today is for me.

Four years ago today my parents celebrated their 61st anniversary. Shortly after dinner, my mom had a fatal heart attack, on this day. So, today is the anniversary of her passing. I think when a grown woman loses her mother her life changes, at least it did for me. I began to realize my own mortality, that I will not be around forever and that I need to make the best of today and the time I have here. My mother was a very special woman and was loved by so many people. She was the cafeteria lady when I was growing up and was Mrs. B to everyone. Her theme for our house was a bumble bee. We had bumble bees everywhere. She lived by the philosophy of "Clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy" when it came to housekeeping. All of her energy went into making kids feel special, myself included. Although she could not cook meats worth a darn, she managed to feed all of her kids, husband and all of the guests sufficiently. We all survived the burnt roast and lumpy mashed potatoes. Her glorious desserts made up for all the overdone meat. My mom was a rock in a sea of unsureties. She was always there for me and for anyone who needed her. She always had a smile on her face and laughter filled the air wherever she walked. I miss my mom. I wish she was here to talk to and ask advice of. Physically she has gone, but she will remain in my heart forever. I know she loved me unconditionally.

I just wanted to share with you all what today means to me. And, if your mom is still alive cherish the time with her. Four years ago on Thanksgiving, I was with family, but the tone of things, the emotions were so different than what they had always been. We always celebrated my parents anniversary on Thanksgiving and it was to forever change. This year, I am here miles away from my family, celebrating this day with my two grown children. We have each other and that is what is important. Life is too short to not realize how important family is.


Here is a poem I found online some time back and had tucked away. I do not know who the author is.

To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with god above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me
and said "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man".
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years.
Because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night....
"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street
and you've got Me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me.


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