May 13, 1934-February 10, 2004
My Mom died four years ago today. She loved to cross stitch, knit, crochet and read. I was always amazed at how many projects and books she could have going at one time. I feel very fortunate to have so many of her cross stitch projects..you can tell a lot about a person by what type of project they choose. I also have her prayer journals. While they might not seem like much to most, they are priceless to me. The barrette in the picture is from when she was a child, engraved with her name. Her nurse’s ring represents her committment to caring for others. She loved charm bracelets, the one in picture is just one she had.
They say time heals all wounds, and perhaps that’s true. While I still miss her every day, the sharpness has faded as I’ve come to realize that she is no longer struggling to breathe or walk anymore…that she truly is at rest.
Memory of You
Early one morning, I looked toward the blue
And saw the most beautiful memory of you
The vision was one that was perfect and clear
In proving your spirit shall always be near
The sight, filled with wonder, stretched across the sky
Its presence eased the ache found in our goodbye
For, suddenly, I knew we would meet once more
As angels, united, inside Heaven’s door.
I stood in amazement, gazing near the sun
And realized your struggles, here on earth, were done
After many battles, your burdens had ceased
Your hardships had ended; your soul was at peace
Throughout many hours, I sat and I grieved
But in that reminder, my heart felt relieved
The sight which had formed, right before my eyes
Brought my heart much comfort in the midst of sighs.
Early one morning, I looked ‘cross the blue
And saw the most beautiful memory of you
The vision was one that had prompted a tear
Yet, proved to my heart you will always be near
A rainbow had formed from the sky to the sea
A testament of the joy you brought to me
Serving as a promise we will meet again
In the walls of Heaven, far from grief and pain.
~Jill Eisnaugle
My mom passed away almost eight years ago, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her. You have some beautiful keepsakes that were your mom’s and I’m sure you treasure them.
Take care.
Sorry to hear that your Mom passed away four years ago. My Mother-in-law passed away from breast cancer over 17 years ago. I kind of know that suffering through my wife’s heartache.
I think it is so wonderful that she had several charm bracelets. I love charm bracelets. I only have one and haven’t added a charm in years or worn it in many either. But how lovely that she did that and you have them as remembrances….I’ll have to dig mine out and go buy a charm!
Thinking of you Sue