Mom

My Mom's birthday was yesterday....she would have been 101 years old. She was only 54 when she died unexpectedly. I am the youngest of 3 and my Mom was 30 when I was born so as a young mother of a 4 year old I was devastated when she died. My Mom was an amazing woman full of life, beauty, humor and love plus she was a great artist. I say all of this because I didn't get experience an elderly parent...(Dad was only 67) and I have always felt very cheated. Mom and I were extremely close and I talked to her at least once a day so her sudden absence left a large hole in my heart.

I see posts on Facebook all the time of people taking their Mom to lunch or shopping. I am not sure they even know how blessed they are (I am sooooo jealous). A couple of days ago on a "Mom's" group, one of the younger moms posted an inquiry about what others recommended when it came to moving her 75 year old mom  in with the family....she said they would probably have to buy a bigger house and she was not sure it would be worth it.  Many gave pretty negative responses but one said they had moved her mom in and that even though it had sometimes been a challenge, it had been so worth the extra work and difficulties. Her mom passed and they had such wonderful memories of the time together and didn't regret it for even a moment. May they be blessed for their love and unselfishness.


Winifred L. Remy....My Mom

It made me think about my own children and how they would feel if faced with the same situation. Getting old is something that happens to all us unless you leave early like my Mom did. We all try to stay independent but sometimes finances or health issues prevent us from finishing our race without assistance. My prayer is that I can do it gracefully without becoming a burden to anyone. 

If you still are blessed to have your Mom...give her a hug and tell her you love her 💗


Sweet Sixteen

Psalm 92:12-15

The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; the are ever full of sap and green, to declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

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  1. UnknownAugust 23, 2021 at 1:50 PM

    I loved this Jennifer ! When my Mom got cancer , she moved in with us. Kelly was only 11 at the time. She was diagnosed in Oct. and Jan 8th she passed into Glory so it was very quick. I never had any regrets about her moving in. Kelly was such a compassionate little helper and grew in wisdom and understanding through that. The loss was devastating for us as we were very close. I am tearing up as I write this, I still miss her. I still plant her favorite flowers in the springtime and around holidays, I make her favorite foods, She was an excellent cook !! Loved blessing people with her cooking/hospitality ! I am sending you a "momma" hug sweetheart, I know we all need them. I am so blessed that Kel and I are so very close. I love being her Momma and doing life with her. Love you friend !! Hugs !!!

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  2. ~DaleSeptember 2, 2021 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful writing Jennifer. Thank you for sharing about your mother. I really loved and liked my mom too. She is waiting with Jesus...in her garden I suspect. I love you dear Jen.

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