Friday, September 28, 2007
We all know what a special lady Mom was and have felt the warmth of her sincere caring. She was very religious and dedicated to her faith. Mom was hard working and gave her all to the family and for many years her hobbies of love for music and writing poems. These were mostly personal poems about the family that she built on throughout the years. It has been quite a few years since she has written anything new, but on Saturday when I was gathering mom?s things for this sad parting I opened the box where she kept her favorite rosary beads from Ireland that she wanted saved for this occasion and found a folded piece of paper in the box. I was filled with emotion when I read the poem that she left and I?d like to share it with you. In view of those goodbyes that I have spoken, I must admit that things come to an end. That time decays, that all ties can be broken, and dreams can disappear around a bend. But like a lamp that centers our existence, and sheds its light through some eternal door. Your love and mine, with all its old persistence, burns at the wick as brightly as before. Ridiculous, to think it?s spark and splendor, could vanish at the flutter of a breath That we two forever fond and tender, will not join hands and have the laugh on death, And go on living somewhere undiminished, with everything between us still unfinished. Mom, you were our biggest cheerleader throughout life and our very best friend as adults. We have laughed, cried and sang together, we?ve welcomed new life and watched life slip away together and you always showed us courage and strength when those dark hours came. Now you too have slipped away, that courage and strength you showed us, we must now show others. We always knew how much your prayers and encouragement helped us along life?s way. We can find comfort now knowing that you will continue sending us those prayers from above throughout the remainder of our lives. Though we?ll miss hearing you say it, we know your wishing us to ?be careful on the road?. Mom, you have truly taken a big piece of our hearts with you. But know that until we see you again we will keep the sweet memories, the kisses and hugs in our hearts forever. We?re proud to be your daughters and could not have asked for more in a mother. Love Forever, Margaret
