13 Years With HER
This year for Mother’s Day I decided to write a poem for my mom. For souls that have lost a parent, no matter your age, or how long your parent has lived, the feeling of loss and gain, because of their presence on earth, are probably the same.
For my story, I had thirteen years with HER on this earth. As a mother of my own children, I will continue to be in awe of what my mom did for me in those short thirteen years. The life lessons that she taught me, and continues to teach me, influence me. I remember having a feeling when I found out that I was pregnant with my first child, down deep in my core soul, that my children would know HER. My children will know her favorite potato soup that she made for family and neighbors. My children will know how she taught me the power of prayer and that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. My children will know the taste of her deep chocolate gooy-gooies cookies, and how she read to me every night as a child. HER devotion to God and family continue to impact even the next generation of grandchildren she never met on this earth; however, they know HER as Grandmother Letha. HER presence on this earth was so short, but her impact in my life stretches beyond my life. HER presence was overflowing with Jesus’s love for everyone and always pointed back to HIM in every aspect of her life.
Mom, I love you with all my heart, mind, and soul, and I will never have enough words to share about your love. Until we hug again in heaven, I will continue to talk about you to Owen and Letha Kate. I will make the peanut butter Hershey cookies during Christmas, and share the kitchen time with the kids while making your potato soup. I will laugh when I can’t find anything in my purse and proceed to empty out the purse contents on the hood of the car. I will always pray with the family when we get in the car and strive to live a life that is pleasing to our Lord. Thank you for pouring your being into your kids and praying for your grandkids up in heaven. Until we see you again, love - M.C.
Mom and baby MC - Pictures Matter
Thirteen years With Her.
Her precious gift to me.
Thirteen years with Her.
She is my mom forever.
Thirteen years with Her.
She packed my life full of loving memories.
Thirteen years with Her.
Will never be sufficient.
Thirteen years with Her.
She gave her all in forms of unlimited hugs and “I love yous”.
Thirteen Years with Her.
She taught me the value of trust and honesty.
Thirteen Years with Her.
She gave me the treasure of her legacy.
Thirteen Years with Her.
She continues to teach me from heaven.
Thirteen Years with Her.
She demonstrated the power of daily prayer.
Thirteen Years with Her.
She inadvertently taught me how to find true joy even in the midst of sorrow.
Thirteen Years with Her.
She showered me with unconditional love.
Thirteen Years with Her.
Her earthly presence is terribly missed.
Thirteen Years with Her.
And Eternity in Heaven!
