Happy Homegoing, Momma
Your Memory Lives On
Momma,
It hardly seems possible that 7 years have passed since you were summoned to your eternal home in heaven. As I sit looking out my window, I am reminded when we first got the news of your departure.
In my recollection, the weather was similar to today in that it was a cool and crisp autumn day. Because you repeatedly warned us to exercise, I found myself pounding my grief out on the treadmill as the tears streamed down my face.
You prepared us well for your death because you openly talked about it. For you it was a promotion and a prize to look forward to. Momma you fought the good fight. Intellectually I knew it was just a matter of time but I have to admit I wasn't totally prepared at the void that would be left in my life as a result.
When I get especially lonely, I reach out for your obituary picture and see your high-cheeked bones smiling back at me. It comforts me and gives me permission to reflect on you.
So much has happened since you left us. Several marriages have taken place and you have been bestowed with several more great grandchildren. You would absolutely love them Momma. They are so very precious.
Your love of ice cream has definitely been passed on to several of your offspring. On the 17th of each month I try to have this sweet treat in remembrance of you. Memories like this are forever etched in my heart.
And strangely after al these years I find myself reaching for the telephone to share some good news with you or to get a piece of motherly advice. That just demonstrates the strong bond that we shared as mother and daughter.
Although I miss you I am comforted that you are in the presence of Jesus and with so many of your friends. Knowing this just makes me want to see you more. I'm sometimes beside myself with anticipation. But until such time I will continue to live my life in a way that would please you and make you proud.
Thanks Momma for the memories and for the wonderful mother you were to us all.
I love and miss you with all my heart. Happy Homegoing. I know you're living it up!!
SOURCE:
Personal experience
Published by Lee Hansen
I am a woman who enjoys the simple things in life. My parents raised 10 children. I have an Associate Degree in Medical Office Assisting as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Education. View profile
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39 Comments
Post a CommentLee, your tribute to your mother makes me know her through you, she must be so proud!!! xoxoxo
It never gets easy to realize moms are in a better place and not instantly available, but it is a joy to realize how fortunate we are to have happy memories :)
Great article! Lovely! Very touching! "Oh for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still." Tenneyson.
Very touching, Lee. I miss my loved ones too.
Wow...this is so moving and makes me ache to meet all my lost, loved ones in the Kingdom...and hey, I get to finally meet you in person too!
:-)
This is very beautiful :)
Lee,Loved this!
Very touching. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I know you'll have a wonderful reunion some day.
A very lovely tribute. We only get one Mom in life so we need to live in such a way as it honors her.
Happy Holidays, Lee! I re-read this one written in honor of your mother!