Yesterday as I shopped for a Mother’s Day gift for Janice, You were on my mind. And as I looked through the greeting cards I couldn’t help but think about You and miss You. Just a year ago I was busy ordering flowers to be delivered to your home to wish You a happy Mother’s Day. But our lives have been altered forever and You are gone.
Strangley enough we somtimes forget. Yesterday, as our Littlest One was speaking with Papa on the phone he asked, “Can I talk to my Grandma?” Then, recognizing his error, he quickly said, “Can I talk to my Mommy?” who he knew was working at the Hospital. And last week when we were wondering about your side of the family I said, “I’ll just call Mom and ask her,” momentarily forgetting that You are no longer a phone call away.
Alhough we forget You are gone, we do not forget that You were here. You are constantly in our thoughts, in our prayers, and in our memories. We are thankful for your life, for your example, for your love, for your faith, and for your faithfulness. We know You are proud of us, and we are proud of You. You were an amazing person and we miss You. But most importantly we know you are at peace in the presence of God–enjoying eternity and waiting for us. Soon enough we will see You again, but until then farewell and happy Mother’s Day.
Love, Matt
