In Loving Memory of my Mother...
My Dear Mother passed away today and she will be missed greatly. There is a hole in my heart that will never go away and that no one can ever replace.
Living in Germany during World War II brought many hardships to her life. She was a survivor. She lived on the streets scavenging for food to survive. She was put in a camp for children and seperated from her father who was also put in a camp. She yearned for freedom and came to America for a new beginning. She loved her adopted country and welcomed the troops home from the Persian Gulf waving a flag on the side of the road as they came home.
I was her youngest child and remember fondly how she would take my chin in her hand and tell me, "You will always be my baby no matter how old you are." As Alzheimers disease was eating her mind I sat next to her weeping. Her hands waived in frustration and then her hand came up to my chin and she said, "Don't cry." Those were the last words I heard her say. I believe she did that in a moment of clarity.
I will always be your baby Mom! And you will always be mine. I love you with all my heart. 
My heart aches for you...you're in my prayers...
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Wowsie Lil'!!! I am so sorry for your loss!!! Marie
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss! Love and prayers,
ReplyDeleteJackie
What an awesome tribute to your Mom! What a sweet daughter you are! I pray that God gives you a special hug today.
ReplyDeleteWendy
Lil, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. Alzheimers is a terrible disease. May God give you comfort today and the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Lil, I wish I could be there with you and give you a hug. Know that I'm praying for you too, my heart is with you my friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you ,Lil.
ReplyDeleteHi Sis,
ReplyDeleteOur condolences for you and your family concerning your mother. You are in our prayers. Love, Bro. and Sis. Sewell
What a beautiful memory, and a beautiful Mother. My heart aches for you, but know God's Grace will bring comfort to you through the sorrow. Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteLillian, I think it's so beautiful that you have no regrets of things said or unsaid to mar the memory of your relationship with your mother. Love and prayers, Veneta
ReplyDeleteI'm so so sorry for your loss and your sadness. I know that hole well. My Mom told me not to cry too...big hugs, Susan
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could come down right now and be with you. Our prayers are with you. May God Comfort you through this time. Love you, Tara
ReplyDeleteOh Lil,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tribute to a truly beautiful Lady. I am so sorry it's been such a tough year for you.
Special blessings on you! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lil, my heart goes out to you. I can only sympathize with the pain you must be feeling.
ReplyDeleteThe saying is precious. You are lucky to have that memory. God's blessings to you.
Oh Lil, I am so sorry for your loss. You must be feeling pretty wretched right now. As if you have not had enough pain and sorrow recently.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you
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That was beautiful! My prayer is that God continues to comfort you as you always miss your mom! Bless you.
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I'm so sorry to hear this, Lillian. I love how you wrote about her.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Sis! I wish I could just give you a great, big hug.
ReplyDeleteI just found out about your mom, and I am so sorry. Your tribute to her was truly touching, and I know you must miss her so much. May God continue to comfort you. You are in my prayers. Love, D.Kinson
ReplyDeletewow. what an awesome heritage. I hate what life hands us sometimes...I am glad to know that this isn't it, this is just the scaffolding, not the house.
ReplyDeleteBless your beautiful words to people. Thanks for a lovely blog.
Oh, you made me cry... hugs.
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