Sunday, January 9, 2011

Missing Mom

It has been a week since my mom's funeral and a little over 2 weeks since she has passed.  Her leaving has left a huge hole in our lives.  When I was going through her things I found this - I think she wanted me to find it:


Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter.  And if you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister who walks in grief beside you.  And when you need me, put your arms around anyone and give them what you need so much.  I want to leave you something - something much better than words or sounds...Look for me in the people I have known or helped in some special way.  Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind.  You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones, by embracing them and living in their love.  Love does not die, people do.  So, when all that is left of me is love, give me away as best you can.

Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, Japan
Cherry Blossoms

Mt. St. Helens - Washington

Mt. St. Helens - Washington
Beauty out of Ashes

Smokey Mountains - Tennessee

Smokey Mountains - Tennessee
Spring Carpet of White Trillium