It’s Mother’s Day 2014 and even though you’re gone you are here in so many ways.
You flash in the smile of a grandchild and flare in the beautiful sunrise you taught me to love.
You shine in the tough times when I hear you say again, “This too shall pass”, and you shimmer in memory moments spent with my child – moments you taught me to treasure.
Your memory sings to me when an old favorite comes on the radio and I hear again your story of the first time you kissed my dad,
And your love washes over me when I touch a shoulder in compassion exactly the same way I saw you do so many times.
So much of me is you that even when I ache for you, it still seems like you’re here in my everyday dance to the music that is a harmony of your wise words and gentle guidance.
Even though you’re gone, your precious shadow of influence stretches out before me every where I go.
I love you mom. I know heaven is the reward for the Godly path you walked when you were here, that and the pure joy of watching your children walk the same Christ guided journey.
Thank you. Every day, every moment I win the battle of life in this world – thank you.
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many woman do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:26-30