Day 14 ~ I'm grateful for temple weddings and streaming light that shines through a sealing room window.
Day 15 ~ I'm grateful for quiet moments where peace and understanding come as a priceless gift, all the while holding the hand of my mother and my daughter.
Day 16 ~ "There is no difference at all in birth and death. It just depends on which side of the veil you are standing". I'm grateful for sweet whisperings of truth.
Day 17 ~ I'm grateful for boxes and boxes of photographs that paint a beautiful story through time and sharing those memories and laughter with my remarkable brothers.
Day 18 ~ I'm grateful for cleansing tears, overwhelming waves of emotion and consuming pains of loss because it means I love her beyond expression.
Day 19 ~ I'm grateful for the long awaited embrace of my sweetheart that gave me strength, assurance and the understanding love of one who knows, every step of the way.
Day 20 ~ I'm grateful for the opportunity to share with family and friends, pieces of mom's exemplary life and to give them a glimpse into the beautiful, elect woman that she was and most certainly still is.
Day 21 ~ I'm grateful that my husband is an excellent driver with one hand because the other was holding mine all the way home.
Day 22 ~ I'm grateful that through it all I was able to recognize the Lord is a God of miracles and that His love and care are ever present in every moment of our lives.
His plan is not something we hear of or are taught because it sounds good, but that it is His plan of HAPPINESS and is designed to bring us together again, forever.
My mom is whole and beautiful again.
Her smile has made the heavens brighter.
Her ambition and desire to serve and to be anxiously engaged are being put to good use.
Her eternal progression is no longer inhibited.
She watches over me
and I'm listening carefully.
7 comments:
I soo love this post. so beautifully put. Love you much!
So sorry for your loss. Your mom must have been the most amazing person because you are amazing to me! She taught and raised you well! Its times like these that everything in life is put into perspective. Lots of love from me!!
So so beautiful!
I meant your words - so glad you're back.
Been thinking of you all week. What a blessing to have a mom like yours. Her light and love shine through her daughter's eyes. You are a blessing to everyone that knows you.
I love reading all of the wonderful insight you have had over the past few days...I love picturing Grandma making the heavens brighter. You are so much like her. I love you!
Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. This is such a beautiful tribute to your mother. I pray that you will be able to feel the Lord's loving arms around you and your sweet family. Take care...Jo-Anne
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