The Legacy of Mom
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“She speaks wise words and teaches others to be kind. She watches over her family and never wastes her time. Her children speak well of her.” Proverbs 31:26-28
Each October, my thoughts and my blog turn to my mom. She died on October 14, 2006. I think of her every day, but October brings the reality that she is not physically her on earth. Many of you have had to release your mom to Heaven, and you miss the physical connection. Nobody replaces the love and relationship of your mom. I have learned to live without her present, but her presence remains in my heart forever.
It was because of my mom that I exist. God created me to grow in my mom’s womb, and the bond from birth never dies. My mom had a special relationship with each of her children. I enjoy hearing stories of my mom when I gather with my siblings and hear their perspective. Recently I talked with one of my mom’s friends, and she shared how much she loved my mom. She was always touched by her faith and knowledge of the Bible. My mom made a difference in this world.
My mom was the first person who taught me about Jesus through Sunday School and reading the Bible. My mom taught with her actions also. I witnessed my parents reading devotions together every morning at breakfast. My mom’s Bible was always beside her chair. She not only read the Scriptures, but she also lived out the words in her daily life. She was known for her gentle spirit and her prayers.
I know my mom prayed for me daily, and I miss those prayers knowing someone was always praying for me each day. I have continued to pray for my family each day asking God to watch over them and guide them. My mom sent birthday cards to everyone in the family, and I have continued that tradition, too. My mom was a baker and lover of sweets. I continue to bake cookies and share them with others.
Knowing my mom was just a phone call away or a short drive was always comforting to me. There are days, you just need your mom. I miss my mom every day. I still have the urge to call her and ask how to do something. She was Google before Google was invented. When God gives me a Scripture insight, I want to call and share it with her. I still talk with her each day in my mind and know she is still with me in my heart.
Today, I remember with love my mom. I am sad she is not physically present with me, but she remains in my heart forever. I grieve her loss but celebrate that she lived. I am thankful for her life, her impact and imprint on my life.
Anniversary dates are a time to reflect and remember. We may cry because our loved one is not present, but we rejoice that they lived and made a difference in our lives. I am a better person because my mom lived and was my mom. I give thanks for her life. Give thanks to God for your loved ones who are now with Jesus. They made a difference in your life and are part of your foundation of life and faith. Remember and treasure those memories.
