| All of Life�s a Circle I felt so alone when they said Mom was gone. Gone where? I wanted to ask. My child�s voice hoping, �she�ll be back?� Then, comfortable numbness set in. I have faith because I have to. She will be with me every day. My port in a raging storm, the sweet memory that softly lights my way. So I hope that you find comfort in family traits, the familiar flicker of a smile. Perhaps the same shade of blue in your son or daughter�s eyes. The way they cradle a crying child. Each day it gets a little easier. So, place her favorite flowers in the sweet earth. Remember she isn�t in pain but cradled in God�s arms. In eternity, our strife becomes a beautiful rainbow. We are all different. Yet we are all the same. Strong women who embraced, celebrated, and bravely fought life�s battles. And then journeyed sweetly into God�s afterlife. Wherever you think of her now, my friend. Remember you are her chain of love on earth. How you have given her abundant pride! She lives on in you and the circle remains unbroken. By Kathie Stehr October 16, 2001 |