Mom, her Dad, and her sister, Violet. Her mother is in this one as well
Mom and her Sweetheart
Mom & me!
I'm missing my mom today. This Mother's Day, I honor her and pay tribute to the beautiful woman she is. She was born in England and raised in Ontario Canada. She joined the Church in her late teens and soon thereafter, married my Dad. She bore six of us kids and devoted her life to her sweetheart, to us, and to the gospel.
Dad passed away after only 48 years of marriage and it left her so lonely for those long 24 years. She tried her best to keep busy and she longed for the day when she could go be with him.
Mom was a fabulous knitter and taught me the skill, although I never did nearly as well as she did. She taught me to love homemaking and motherhood. She loved me unconditionally and comforted me over the years in my times of despair and cheered me on during the times of success. She taught me cleanliness and order. I knew she loved the Lord. I knew she loved my Dad so deeply there are words to describe.
Mom, I miss you and I have complete peace and security knowing you and Daddy are together preparing a place for all of us to come. You are not far away for I feel your influence all around me. Thank you for being the best Mom. I love you!
3 comments:
Well thanks a lot. I am now drowning in my own tears. Your words are very tender and a great tribute to Grammy. We all miss her and appreciate her influence in our lives. Thanks for sharing this.
What a beautiful tribute. It made me cry but they were happy tears. we are so lucky to have the gospel and the knowledge that we will be with our wonderful mothers again.
What a great tribute mama. Now I know why YOU'RE so great. Thanks for passing on all the great things your mother taught you! I love you!
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