| Dear Precious Child Of Mine It seems like only yesterday I felt your first stirrings beneath my heart. I birthed you, welcomed you with great joy and revelled in the tiny bundle entrusted to my care and nurturing. Your uniqueness, indomitable spirit and captivating charm, were present the moment you entered life in our family circle. When I held you in my arms and looked into those big brown eyes, I knew you were your own person, a free spirit who needed space to fly. The challenge of being a parent lies in discerning the fine line between breaking a child's will and letting go. I chose to let you try your wings while providing a safe landing net to buffer the jolt of a hard landing ~~ and there were many. I knew you, accepted and understood you, and have loved you with all that I am. We, as a family, have shared in your walk, rejoicing in your triumphs and weeping in your valleys. The unwavering bond of love is dauntless and immortal. Lynnie, this is so unreal, so out of sync. It is our expections in the natural order, to live our lives to the fullest, grow old gracefully and plan on leaving our children a legacy of continuing the cycle. It is inconceiveable, unthinkable and impossible to fathom my child predeceasing me. The pain of losing you is searing, raw and deep. Virtually unbearable in our human strength ~~ so we grasp God's outstretched hand, and rest in the outpouring of love from family and friends. Our circle has been broken, our lives have changed forever. I will yearn forever for your lyrical voice on the phone, saying "Mother~~ this is Lynn." I will see you when I look into your darling Rebekah's eyes. I will sense you in the presence of your beloved sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. When ever I see the flutter of a butterfly, gaze upon your beautiful stitched creations or watch a baseball game~~ I will reflect and remember. Each year as the first snow falls blanketing the earth with white splendor, we will call one another to say "This one's for Lynnie!" The world is a better place because you walked among us. I am eternally blessed and honored to call you "my daughter" and thank God for giving me the privilage. I release you to continue your journey in that place of God's light love and peace. The heart gives immortality to those we love in memory. I will carry you in my heart forever. Love never ends I Corinthians 13:8 |
| I love you my precious child, Your mother Jean ~~ 1999 |
| Lynn Therese Hogue April 27, 1955 ~~ Feburary 19, 1999 |
| The photo is a link to Lynn's memorial site. |
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