My Mother's Love

My Mother's Love

My first memories are wrapped in you.

Your softly read stories soothed me to sleep.

Many hurts have been healed wrapped in your hugs.

Often and always, I’ve forever felt loved.      

They say no one is perfect and that may be so,

However, your love, Mom, must be close.

Endless and forgiving just like our Lord’s,

 I Realize that your love has taught me the most.  

 ‘So many prayers you’ve prayed for me.

Life lessons you’ve patiently guided me through,

 (Over and over again a time or two.)

Vast are the values you’ve passed along.

Every moment’s a blessing when shared with you, Mom.

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Last year, I almost lost her. This past year, we've become much more aware of how each moment together is a treasure to thankful for and should never be taken for granted. I know, that’s an obvious fact; but it is one that all lose sight of in the daily rush of things.

With each illness, with each aged year that passes, with every death of a loved one; God sends us a reminder that those we hold dear won’t be with us forever. Cherish them while we can, spend time with them, listen to their stories (even if you've heard them before); give them the greatest part of you – your time and heartfelt attention.

By the grace and love of God, I still have my mom. He knew I still had lessons to learn from her. Of course, He is perfectly right. She (and my Dad) taught me what true love is. Now she is teaching me true strength of character and how to graciously face the advanced years. There will always be a new lesson to be learned - another lesson she has taught me, by example.

My mother’s love quenches like rain after a drought. It is soaked into the soul, danced in with childlike joy and savored with every drop of the tongue. In my lifetime, may I succeed in being at least half the woman she is in my eyes.

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Thank you, Lord, for letting me have Mom on earth a little while longer. May I never take the extra time together for granted and may I be as much of a blessing to her as she is to me. ~ Amen