Mom always said "You'll miss me when I'm gone"She was so right!
Even tough Mom had been preparing us for her departure for the last six years, it was still difficult to say good-by. In fact, when I called to check on her just a few days before she passed, Mom said good-by to me. I knew what she meant, she knew it was time, but I could only bring my self to say good night.
Last Sunday when the time came for her to go home to be with Jesus, Mom was ready.
Of all the things about mom, I will remember these three things she taught me about life...
Always pray! "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Even before Mom found Jesus she would pray. She would pray when she couldn't find something she misplaced or she would pray when an ambulance or police car went by red light and siren. I think she always knew Jesus, but when she came to a deeper faith later in life she would pray even more. As a nurse she would pray for help when drawing blood, and sure enough she would hit that vein on the first try. Every morning she would pray for her children, grand children, and great grandchildren.
Have a sense of humor! "A cheerful heart is good medicine." (Proverbs 17:22) I can't even begin to cite the many examples of Mom's quirky humor, but oh how that woman could make you laugh!
What ever you decide to do in life, be the best you can be! "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people." (Colossians 3:23) It didn't matter what we chose to do we were to go at it with all of our being.
Friday we held a celebration of Mom's life. Mom's friends, family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were there. It was the most beautiful, yet horribly painful experience I have had in a long time, but it was much easier than I imagined it would be.
Mom made me promise many times over that us kids would stay close to each other after she was gone. She would remind me "After all, you three are all that you have". This weekend was a good start in fulfilling her wish.
This was Mom's favorite Bible passage, this is how she was able to get through life...
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:13)
Peace, Love, and Light!
Kevin (Cloud)
7 comments:
Thank you for sharing such a personal story with the world.
Your Mum sounds like an amazing person.
My condolences.
I'm sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like a wonderful person. She is with Jesus now, and still praying for you and your family, I have no doubt about that.
Your mom gave you some good advice! I wish I would have gotten to know her when we were all young whippersnappers. I met her briefly after we T.P.'d your house on Tyler (the dog ratted us out!), and she seemed like a pretty calm person to me, she didn't freak out.
Your tribute was very touching, and a reminder to treasure our parents while they're here on earth.
Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments.
Laura, as long as the TP got cleaned up mom stayed calm. She didn't like messes. Mom would have loved you... but we moved out of the neighborhood.
Condolences. Losing someone close is so hard, moms are especially hard, at least for me it was. What an incredible mom you had! God bless you.
Thanks Lovey
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