Goodbye mama...(my tribute to her)
I remember when my dad died, she said “I have two choices. Either I die inside, or I go on living my life, keeping your father’s memory with me.” And live it she did! Years later, with her new love, John, she drove the many roads of Southern California in their big Cadillac (she could barely see over the steering wheel!). They frequently ended up on back roads and even fire roads, where the only other vehicles were 4-wheel drive!!!!! She also flew to Holland with her granddaughter and climbed the steep stairs in the Ann Frank House at age 79..when others much younger refused to climb.
My mom was never larger than life to me, but walked beside me. I will miss our daily chats, I will miss her “I love you, too, darling” response to my “I love you, mom”. But, I believe she continues to live on within each and every one of us who were lucky enough to have known her. I feel she has not gone, but just moved from in front of our eyes, into our hearts, where she will live on forever.
I will close with the prayer she said every night, taught by her dad:
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
If I should die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take,
And please, keep everyone safe, so they can smile.
Hugs, Kathi
Comments
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Thanks for telling us about
Thanks for telling us about what your mom said about living. There won't be another man in my life but my husbands memory will always be with me and I will learn to live without him not being alive with me but with me in my heart. Best to you Kathi, Paula0 -
Kathi.........AnneCan said:Kathi
Your Mom sounds like an amazing woman - as they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Thank-you for sharing this with us. I know you will miss your Mom, but it sounds like you have many wonderful memories.
Beautiful Tribute to your mom. I know we will miss our loved ones when they leave us, but if we draw on our faith then they are never far away at any time...Bless you sweetheart, Know that time will ease the pain but the memories will be instilled forever......Love to you, Clift0 -
Kathi, that is a beautiful
Kathi, that is a beautiful tribute to your mom, it brought me to tears. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love, Cynthia0 -
I am sorry for your losstootsie1 said:Lovely!
That's so beautiful, Kathi. I can tell you got your sweet, loving nature from your mom.You have such wonderful memories to treasure!
*hugs*
Gail
I am sorry for your loss Kathi. I enjoyed reading about your Mom. I really appreciate a woman who can really live her life. I hope it inspires all who read to live a richer, fuller life.
Hugs to you!
Carrol0 -
This comment has been removed by the Moderatorluvmum said:I have tears in my eyes
Dear Kathi,
I'm so sorry for your loss and I really like your post! It makes me cry. You mother is such as a great mother!
I hope you will recover from your loss soon and take good care of yourself.
Love and hugs
Dora0
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