June 11th used to be an ordinary day. It was no different than June 12 or any other random day of the year. But it now marks the day my Mom left this earth and went Home. It's been 8 years...I can hardly believe it. But when I think about the last time I heard her voice, it seems like ages ago. Yesterday, my Dad, Tami and I reminisced about her and it was so fun to laugh at the memories. So, today I'm remembering her.
Mommy, I don't think the ache of missing you will ever go completely away...and that's ok. I like to try to imagine what it must have been like when you suddenly found yourself in God's presence. I can't really know what that looked like but I know you had to be thrilled because you always looked so forward to seeing Him. Today is so bittersweet because it's the day we lost you but it's the day you were made complete. So I'm remembering and celebrating with you. I love you.
-Rebekah
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I miss her today too! Loved laughing about memories and her confession of looking at Oscar dresses for 2 hrs! :)
Oh, how I loved her! I miss her, too. I wish I could have shared in the memories with you!
Love you all so much,
Aunt Pam
i cannot believe it's been 8 years.
love you.
It feels like 8 years and it feels like 30 years that we've been without her. The ache in my heart has never healed...I have just gotten used to it's pain. I miss her for more reasons than can be expressed. She was a totally "safe place' in this world to trust your deepest hurts and sorrows. She was wise and so compassionate. She instinctively understood my heart, even when my words inadequately spoke my thoughts and feelings. She listened carefully, she spoke tenderly, she cared. Her laugh came without restraint, her expressions told on her thoughts completely. Her generosity was amazing, her selflessness something to strive for. It was and will always be an honor to be able to say that she was my sister. Words fail to express my esteem and deep connection with her. A huge part of me died with her that day. My world was truly altered forever. I rejoice with her, too, Beka...and would never wish her back in this world. I am soooo Happy for her to have crossed over to the other side. What a precious victory is hers!
Thinking of you Rebekah. Your mom was a beautiful person and my life was blessed enormously by knowing her. Some of my fondest memories center around your family. Your mom was like a second mom to me, and you girls were like sisters I never had. Love you all so much.
Sunita
I've been thinking of you and your mom a lot this week. Love you!
It does seem hard to believe that it is 8 years. I have so many memories of your Mom. One of my favorites was the night when Bonnie, your Mom and I were doing shower invites at my house late at night and went out to mail them. My "sensible" friend Kathy was in such a "crazy" mood that night and we had so much fun. It was so out of her character! She was such a blessing to me as a friend. I miss her also. Love you girls!! Marcia
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