Letter to Heaven

Dear Momma

Laverne Collum
Dear Momma,

Momma it has been over 8 years since you left, and I just need to talk to you again. Most of the time it is still so raw and painful, but once in a while I just feel a very sad, melancholy lonliness.

I remember many years ago,hearing you speak about Grandma and the things the two of you shared, and how much you missed her. Now, I know exactly what you were feeling. But, Momma, what I don't know is, how you dealt with the pain and longing you must have felt after she passed away. Because, you see Momma, I am still having trouble with these feelings, and at times i really don't know how to handle them.

I treasure the last year of your life, because we spent almost every day of it together. I watched as you struggled with the pain and illness, all the while never complainig or giving up. On a daily basis, you were up, doing as much as you were physically capable of doing, because that was the way you lived your life. You were the hardest working woman I have ever known.

Momma, I know that you remain with me, and watch over me, as always. There are times I feel your presence so near I find myself wanting to say something to you. This is when I realize, I have to go on and deal with my pain, as you would have done. Carrying on with my life and taking the memories and pain of losing you in stride. This is one of the legacies you left me; how to cope and carry on under the worst of pain and conditions.

Bye for now. Please keep looking out for me, because when it comes my time to leave this earthly world, I pray you will be the one waiting to carry me through the light.

I love you and miss you more that words can express.

Your loving Daughter

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  • Joyce12/29/2010

    I lost my mother exactly 8 years ago, and reading this beautiful letter made myself a 100 % identifyed with you. It is so unexplainable how 8 years passed and the pain and sadness remain as the first day.
    God bless you!

  • Jack Wellman5/22/2010

    This is so touching my friend. I can see that writing giftedness runs thru your entire family. I lost my mom a few years ago and this just ministered to me so much. Thank you and God bless you for this.

  • Pammila Allen4/5/2010

    PA

  • Bridgitte Williams3/16/2010

    Oh, honey, my mom is my best friend and I do not want to imagine life without her. I am sorry for your loss. Beautiful and touching letter. :-) She would be proud!

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