In Memory of Mom; Saturday Funny for Her
Three years ago today, my mom passed away from liposarcoma, a rare cancer. I have posted many times about it & you can read one of them here and more about sarcoma here. Today I am remembering her with a poem I read it at her memorial service:That’s about it for now. I’m off to dance in the clouds,
sing at the end of the rainbow and travel at the speed of thought. When you least expect it, I’ll pay you a visit.
Please do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Please do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die.
Author Unknown.
I ended by saying this: That if you are out anywhere, at home, whatever you may doing … if you think, “I sure wish Rae were here to tell that to or see this with me” OR I sure wish Rae heard that or saw that …. Think back to this poem & realize that she is always with you & will be enjoying your happy times with you as long as you keep her close to you in thought and in your heart.
I hope that this helps some of you that have lost loved ones.
And because my mom loved her food but insisted she was NOT eating that much, I follow with this Saturday Funny:
Thanks Jody. Thanks for reminding me of the poem you read--it's beautiful. That was a rough day and a rough journey. Hang in there today.
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Jody, I am wishing you strength and good memories today.
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That's so beautiful, Jody.
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Loved your post today, Jody. I'll be thinking about you and your family today.
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Sending good thoughts your way Jody on this day of remembrance for you. Loved the funny, and I'm sure your mom does too.
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Awww, this was really beautiful. I'm sure you mom is looking down on you today and every day.
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Jody - thinking of you on this day of remembrance. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She would be proud of you and the life you lead.
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Hugs to you on this anniversary! Your mom sounds like a really special lady and the love you have for her is apparent
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THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR VERY KIND COMMENTS! Today went fine. I try to do something nice because both my parents would not want us to be all unhappy & not living our lives. It is tough always but we do what we can do.
Bethe, hope your day went OK.. at least the healthcare bill got the votes needed to debate. Now comes the really hard part!
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Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem with us. Remembering and honoring is so important. Sending positive energy your way today. Hope you have a nice weekend.
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