Momma Over 28 years ago, you became a mother when I was born. I know that sometimes I was naughty and disobedient, but you were always there to teach and protect me. When I got scared you let me sleep in bed with you, even if I sometimes woke you. I am glad that you provided me with trombone and piano lessons, even though I didn't always like practicing. You were responsible for leading me to the Lord and showing me how to live a godly life. Even though our home was small and simple, it was, and still is a place full of love and happy memories. Now that I am married and no longer at home, I am truly thankful God allowed you to be my Momma. You have always been there to encourage and love me. I hope that if I am ever blessed with children that I can be as good a mother as you. Happy Mother's Day Love, Missy and Jeff (I'll share Rachel's note on my birthday.) |
One of the most meaningful gifts a child can ever give a parent is a loving note. About 18 years ago both of my daughters penned messages to me, one for Mother's Day and the other for my birthday. I framed the letters and hung them on my bedroom wall. I read the notes again today, and they brought tears like when I first received them. Never underestimate the power of words. (And if you still have a mom or dad, write them.)
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Jack was old when his
Dementia set in, But my friend's husband is Young. He has the frontal lobe Type that is aggressive, And causes rages. His future is bleak, Which makes hers' Bleak too. She's brave, But her questions are Many, and the Answers few. New ominous signs Keep appearing, for This disease is Unrelenting. I can't help her day By day, Since she lives many Miles away. And so I pray. I ask God to send Help just when she Needs it, To give a miracle moment Of peace in her Heart when it is gripped With fear, To encourage her with a Verse, Or a song, Or a poem that Shows her she's Loved, And that she can carry on Because in her weakness He is strong.
"I am an atheist and nihilist...
I believe in nothing. And it causes me tremendous despair and heartache... there is nothing between us and the naked howling face of the universe. Nothing." * I am a God believer. I believe He created Me in His image so I can know Him and One day live with Him Forever. It gives me tremendous Hope and joy to Know that nothing Can ever come Between us. Nothing can ever Separate me from His love. Nothing. ** *T.C. Boyle **Romans 8:39 Sometimes I need to
Search for joy. Today, my honey's Confusion and my Weary body are Dragging me down. I'm searching, Lord, I'm digging. Help me discover the Nuggets of joy. When you're alone
In the house And you think it's Quiet, Suddenly you notice The ticking clock, The newspaper Rustling, And even your stomach Growling. You hear the lid of the Trash can snapping down, The water lapping In the fish tank And the sound of Your pen scribbling On your note pad. You hear noises You didn't usually notice When your husband Was alive because Your attention was Focused on him. Now, your mind wanders; And as you wander around The occupied but Empty house, You hear the hum of the Refrigerator and realize It isn't really Quiet after all.
As my car headed down
The highway. I noticed flashing lights Ahead of me, Not a patrol car, but a Warning that an extra wide Load was in front of me. I passed the semi carefully To give its tarp covered Cargo plenty of Space. I couldn't see what was Inside, But it definitely took Up the whole lane. I wish I could wear a sign That says "Extra Wide Load" to Signal that I'm grieving, and the Breadth of my pain is Too broad for my feeble Frame. I wish my friend's sign could Be an alert that her Daughter's cancer is Back, And another friend that His son is on drugs, And another, that Her husband has Violent dementia. I wish a flashing light Would warn me to be Extra cautious, To not take it personally If the wounded one Snaps at me, Or weeps, Or howls, Or gets confused in a Store. I wish I could see The sign "Extra Wide Load" So I could help Shoulder it. |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
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