(Sorry for the poor picture quality. I need to dig out my other photo book to document more pictures)
Yesterday would have been my mom's 56th birthday. I can't believe she has been gone for almost 23 years. I think of her almost everyday still, but for the most part it isn't a sad thing anymore. I am grateful for the few memories I do have of her and for the great example she left for me to follow.
I did get a little emotional yesterday thinking about her. Now that I have kids of my own I realize just how much my mom loved her children. I know that she had hard days too, but when it came down to it we were her life and what gave her joy. I feel closer to her now that I am a mom even though it has been many years since she passed.
Yesterday I missed her more than I usually do. I ached for her to give me advice on how to be a good mom to three children. I felt a little empty that she isn't coming to help when the baby is born. I wanted to call her and tell her how tired and uncomfortable I am.
Luckily I have lots of people in my life who are willing to fill in those empty spaces in my heart. And I am so grateful for my knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know my family will be together forever.
Happy Birthday Mom!!!
6 comments:
You make me cry. You are such a strong girl and such an amazing example to me. Love you.
She was beautiful. No surprise, since her daughter is, too.
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Megan, your mom was beautiful! I can totally see her in you!
This was beautiful Megan, brought me and my mom to tears. You are such a beautiful, strong young woman and I know your mom is so so proud of you!!! You are an amazing mother :)
Love you Megan--I still have many memories of her. You are such an amazing example of a mom, she would be so proud! So now that I've had my good cry for the day, I think I should call you!! We need to get together during the holidays!!
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