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Mom I miss you, too (Reply to this comment)
by songweaver4him
I just lost my mom 2 months ago. I was especially missing her tonight, and typed in the browser: "I miss you, Mom". Hoping for a little comfort. What I just read, reminded so much of my mom, that I could have wrote it. It touched my heart deeply.
Here is something I'd like to share... for you, dear, and all the others whose hearts have that empty spot, where their mama should be....
(I didn't write this.)
Blessings,
karen
A MOTHER’S WALK
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is the way long?" she asked, and her Guide said, "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But, the end will be better than the beginning."
And the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So, she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed with them in the clear streams, and the sun shone on them, and life was good. And the young mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."
Then night came, and the storm came, and the path was dark and the children shook with fear and cold. The mother drew them close and covered them with her mantel and the children said, "Oh, Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come." And the mother said, "This is better than the brightness of day, for I have taught my children courage."
And morning came and there was a hill ahead and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary, but at all times she said to the children, "A little patience and we are there." So, the children climbed and when they had reached the top, they said, "We could not have done it without you, Mother." And the mother, when she lay down that night, looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday, I gave them courage; today, I have given them strength."
And the next day came with strange clouds, which darkened the earth - clouds of war, hate and evil - and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said, "Look up. Lift your eyes to the Light."
And the children looked up and saw above the clouds Everlasting Glory, and it guided them and brought them beyond the darkness. And that night, the mother said, "This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children God."
And the days went on and the weeks, and the months, and the years, and the mother grew old, and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong and walked with courage. When the way was hard, they helped their Mother, and when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather. And, at last, they came to a hill, and beyond the hill they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide open. And the mother said, "I have reached the end of my journey. And, now, I know that the end is better than the beginning; for my children can now walk alone, and their children after them."
And the children said, "You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates."
And, they stood and watched her as she went on alone and the gates closed after her. And, they said, "We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A mother like ours is more than a memory; she is a LIVING PRESENCE."
By Temple Bailey
Written for Good Housekeeping Magazine in 1933
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Sep 12 '04
7:48 pm PDT
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Moms are wonderful . . . (Reply to this comment)
by pilarzmom
I miss mine too. She died 3/1/03.
I'm sure your mom is smiling down upon you now.
Peggy
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Sep 15 '03
1:07 pm PDT
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Re: so sweet and from the heart. (Reply to this comment)
by MariaLynn
Thanks Nicki, i know you loved her. Just always remember that she lives in your heart . I love you daughter very much.
Love mom
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Sep 02 '03
11:35 am PDT
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so sweet and from the heart. (Reply to this comment)
by sweetangel1
Mom it is Nick, I wanted to tell you how much I loved this because you are just like her strong and full of love.... I cried when I read it... I love ya MOM. I loved her so much too...
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Sep 01 '03
11:11 am PDT
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LUCKY MOM..... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
TO HAVE BEEN LOVED BY YOU! AND WHY DON'T YOU WATCH THE VIDEO? I PUT MY FATHER'S IN EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE. YES, I CRY, BUT IT IS A GOOD CRY. Go AHEAD, I BET YOU WILL LOVE SEEING YOUR MOM.
THIS WAS A VERY NICE TRIBUTE.
MY BEST,
DEBORAH~
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Mar 25 '03
6:59 pm PST
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Brought tears to my eyes (Reply to this comment)
by theresaro
I couldn't even imagine what you went through,I am so sorry I wouldn't know what to do if my mother was not here she is my best friend.I am the only child.So heartwrenching.I really feel for you on your loss of both your parents. My heart goes out to you sincerely.
Teri :)
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Mar 13 '03
8:16 am PST
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Brought tears to my eyes (Reply to this comment)
by theresaro
I couldn't even imagine what you went through,I am so sorry I wouldn't know what to do if my mother was not here she is my best friend.I am the only child.So heartwrenching.I really feel for you on your loss of both your parents. My heart goes out to you sincerely.
Teri :)
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Mar 13 '03
8:15 am PST
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Beautiful!!! (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
I'm going to be giving my folks their "Good Morning!" call in a little bit--as soon as I can stop crying!!!. . .
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Mar 10 '03
6:10 am PST
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So heartfelt and sweet (Reply to this comment)
by toospoiled
You pieces on your Mom and Dad have brought me to tears. Must go call my Mom now too.
Hugs,
Karen
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Mar 05 '03
8:30 pm PST
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Your Mom Would Be Proud . . . (Reply to this comment)
by DAnneC
. . . as you obviously are of her.
Regards,
Darla
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Feb 19 '03
4:06 am PST
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Thank You.... (Reply to this comment)
by MariaLynn
all so much for the very nice comments. It has been hard, but I have learned to live with all the emotions a day at a time. As we all know they will always be with us in our hearts. I think we all will find peace within..
Reva~
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Feb 17 '03
11:03 am PST
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Re: This was....... (Reply to this comment)
by Susie-34668
My Mum died 4,500 miles from me. My choice as I came to America. Still hurts after 6 years.
Susie.
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Feb 16 '03
3:32 pm PST
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This was....... (Reply to this comment)
by kamel622
...a very endearing piece. I know how difficult it is....I miss my Mom too...kath
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Feb 11 '03
7:53 am PST
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She knows (Reply to this comment)
by SurgRN911
All that is in your heart now. I understand I have had similar conversations in my head with my Mom who I also miss immensely. Hang in there. Nice going.
Di
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Feb 08 '03
6:14 am PST
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Great job! (Reply to this comment)
by patricknjacob
I totally understand. I miss my mom tons too.
~Melinda
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Feb 06 '03
7:08 am PST
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It helps so much to put what's in our heart (Reply to this comment)
by iwannagrowup2b
on paper.We sometimes just need to see what we feel.
Thank you for letting us see too!
Connie
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Jan 29 '03
6:08 pm PST
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Somehow I know (Reply to this comment)
by lorace
MariaLynn, that she knows all this.
It was beautiful and I hope it did help you by writing it all down.
The missing part never leaves us, although the pain does calm down in time. I hope you have found it so.
Thanks for this,
((((Lorace))))
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Jan 29 '03
5:15 pm PST
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I'm so glad... (Reply to this comment)
by jcrismon
I still have my Mom; I know how much it must hurt, and my prayers are with you that you will be comforted.
Jennifer
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Jan 29 '03
4:46 pm PST
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Phew! (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
You stopped me in my tracks with this piece! I have to call my Mom. Thanks.
Lou
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Jan 29 '03
1:32 pm PST
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re: my sentiments exactly (Reply to this comment)
by cntaur5
I miss my Mom also.....
cntaur5
Your opinion has left me thinking about my own mothers wonderful legacy.
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Jan 29 '03
12:28 pm PST
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