For Mama

It's been quite a while since I last posted to this blog. Hard to believe that the year is half over already. It's been a difficult time lately because mom was so ill. We had high hopes that everything would turn out OK, but after a courageous battle with heart disease recently, mom went to a better place on Friday, May 28, 2010. She is no longer struggling or fighting...she is at peace.
For Mama

I whispered a wish to a butterfly,
and sent it up to you.
I’ll see your beautiful smile every day,
and hear your laughter, too.

Your hugs will still give us comfort,
through the warmth of the morning sun.
Robins, blue jays, and squirrels,
will remind us to always have fun.

When I smell fresh bread baking,
I will picture you in your kitchen.
You are surely busy in Heaven right now,
cooking a big batch of your fried chicken!

You have been such an inspiration,
through your courage, strength, and love.
Whenever I need to hear your voice,
I’ll listen to the soothing song of a dove.

Words cannot express how much,
we’ll miss you while you are away.
We will not say “Goodbye.”…
we will “See you again some day.”
~Diane Sanderson Mintle