Today is Wednesday, and that day is almost here—Sunday, May 13, 2012, MOTHER’S DAY! It is still a bittersweet holiday for me.
It has been 9 years since my dear mother transitioned from this earthly life. I can’t believe it’s been that long. Yet, there’s not a day that my loving memories of her vanish as the years are quickly passing. For that I’m thankful.
Her sense of humor, confidence in me, and the joy that filled her heart are my inspiration as I pursue purposeful living without her. Although her prognosis was overshadowed by the inevitable, she chose to live by faith every day. She believed that her attitude about life and her hope in Jesus Christ made the difference in her timeline. She chose not to give up, but to fight the good fight of faith even as the cancerous cells fought ferociously against her. However, they did not overpower her will to live; she did not retreat in fear. Although her body was weakened, her mind was stronger because she fed her spirit daily in the Word of God and prayer. Therefore, her short-numbered days were extended to years.
As I embark upon this next journey in life, I’m comforted in knowing she’s cheering me on now just as she did for as long as I can remember. The pain of separation was greater than I could have ever imagined, but on December 26, 2003 I experienced the comforting presence of God. I learned that His grace is sufficient in weakness, and that He gives strength to the faint-hearted. I am convinced that the Lord Jesus Christ will carry you through the tough times until you’re strong enough to stand and walk again.
To everyone who has suffered the loss of a mother I pray you are comforted by the good memories and times you shared. May the God of all comfort console you as He did me (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
And when all you have left are memories, you learn to be thankful for the memories that bring laughter as well as sadness.
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