Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Mom, We certainly had our ups and downs, for almost 57 years.
Thoughts of our relationship have been uppermost in my mind the last few days. Like you, I have not yet learned that some things are better left unsaid.
The important thing is what is in our hearts.
My "mom" has not been with me for a few years now, but the memories will remain forever. So much of what I have learned about life, came from you ... and how you chose to live your life ...
You taught me to deal with things in life that were out of my control. You taught me to pick myself up, brush myself off, and begin again. You taught me it is OK to make mistakes ... (although I have not quite learned not to make the same ones over again!)You taught me to treasure my friends.
I thank you for loving my Dad and giving me life. I thank you for making sure I got to Mass on Sunday mornings. I thank you for working so hard to assure I received a good education.
God doesn't give us a manual to raise our children, understand life, or cope well with the death of a loved one.
I believe you did the very best you knew how in raising me, and for that I thank you. I believe everything happens for a reason...although that reason may not be apparent at first.
I believe I made your last years comfortable, and am relieved your "body" has now gone to meet your "mind". I believe you are planning a super party in heaven, and laughing with my dad, and all your loved ones who went before you.
You have asked often the past few weeks to "go home". Well, Mom, you made it!
Thank you for your love. I miss you.
