When my mom was young, all she wanted to do was get married, have children and live long enough to watch them grow up. She was very lucky that she got to do that and then some. My mom was a loving woman whose only concern was her family. She often without so that my siblings and I would not have to. She love unconditionally and even though she was the main disciplinary in the family, she did it with love. When my parents retired and started traveling across country, my sister and I missed her terribly. I was very fortunate to see my mom 6 months before she died. I don't know why I was so lucky, but I figure that God must have known I needed to see her one last time.

But only for always..

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My friend whom I called Mrs. S was a very loving person. She had a tough life, having several miscarriages and 3 children w/ disabilities. She  took care of the youngest for as long as she could and then had to institutionalize him. That is how I met her and we became fast friends. She was always there to talk to and to tell me "what is going to happen to me as I got older." Of course, I didn't believe it, lol... but she was always right. When the Dr.s discovered the tumors, her health deteriorated rapidly and she died in November of 1995. I miss her and miss having her tell me what is going to happen next as I grow older. I have other friends who are older than I am but it's just not the same. I miss talking to her late at night as we were both night owls. I know she is in a better place. 

Barb loved lady bugs and every time I see one, I think of her. I received a catalog in the mail today of jewelry and there were lady bug earrings, watches and pins. I thought, Barb would love these.....We miss you Barb and think of you often.  

For more information on Barb, go to the following website: : Moppet (1939 - 2005)
http://www.geocities.com/purplkoala/moppet.html

My best friend, Linda, just lost her brother, Michael, whom I have know since he was about 14 or 15 years old, to lung cancer on August 24, 2001. He was only 41 years old and he left behind 3 children and a wife. He learned on Valentines day that he had cancer. 6 months later, he was gone.

I have not seen Michael in a very long time but I think the thing that I remember the most, and have told my hubby this a few times, was how shocked he was when he found out that I love the Doors music. LOL... I know that Linda made the last 5 months of Michael's life as happy as she was able to, if I know Linda.... Michael, a lot of people loved you and you are missed so very much by all of your family and friends. I dedicated my 2 year anniversary to you, Michael. 

In Memory of my Mom
From befuddled on 7/14/2005 4:01:15 AM
Hi all,

I have been trying to get through my grief over losing my mom in many different ways. A couple of months ago I tried to make up a poem in her honner but was only focusing on the pain I felt. I could not get past the tears long enough to write much back then. Then tonight I was thinking I would try again but with a different approach. This time by relating to thankfulness for my mom's love for me. To explain the below poem I am working on further, I was diagnosed with COPD in 1-03. It was confirmed by the same doctor's office much later on. Last month however though, a lung specialist said I don't have it. In fact he said my lung x-ray looked good. My oxygen level was good. Everything was good. Here is the poem that I wrote for my mom. Bless her heart.


My heart broke the day,
My mom departed my presence.
But wait I say,
She gave me a very good present.

She kneeled down on her knees,
Before our heavenly Jesus,
And asked him Lord please,
“Please bless both of us.”

While mom remains in heaven,
And I remain in my earthly form,
A miracle I was given.
And today they are not the norm.

My mom told me one day she’d come to me,
And because of her I am no longer diseased.

Footnote:

"I wish I could write a better poem for you mom, but I know because it's from me, you'll cherish it."


Blessings,
Barbara

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