Seven years ago today, someone special to me, went to live with Jesus. She was not only my mother-in-law, but a very special lady. She was very strong, a devoted Christian, my mentor, and the reason I am a part of her wonderful family. Our relationship was not the typical "in-law" relationship. Ours was special. She and my Father-in-law took me in at a time when I had no idea of where my life was going. She helped me make the most important decisions of my life, and saw me through a really bad time in my life. I know God chose her to be my mother-in-law, and I thank him everyday for that. There are so many times in life that I have thought" If I only had one more day with her, there would be so many things I'd ask her." First of all, I'd thank her for the wonderful job she did in raising her children, and I'd ask her to give me all her secrets. She raised two wonderful guys. One of them being the father of my children and the love of my life. The other being the best brother-in-law a girl could have. I can only hope that I am doing as good a job as a mother as she did. Secondly, I'd ask her for wisdom on how to become such a strong person. She was the strongest person I know. I loved her just like my own Mom. So, on this day, the seventh anniversary of her passing, I say Thank you, God for the gift of knowing her. Thank you also, for the privilege of being apart of her family. Thank you for the best husband and family-in-law a person could have. AND to "B", herself...I will always love and miss you, thank you for being you!Friday, February 18, 2011
7 years and still feels like yesterday
Seven years ago today, someone special to me, went to live with Jesus. She was not only my mother-in-law, but a very special lady. She was very strong, a devoted Christian, my mentor, and the reason I am a part of her wonderful family. Our relationship was not the typical "in-law" relationship. Ours was special. She and my Father-in-law took me in at a time when I had no idea of where my life was going. She helped me make the most important decisions of my life, and saw me through a really bad time in my life. I know God chose her to be my mother-in-law, and I thank him everyday for that. There are so many times in life that I have thought" If I only had one more day with her, there would be so many things I'd ask her." First of all, I'd thank her for the wonderful job she did in raising her children, and I'd ask her to give me all her secrets. She raised two wonderful guys. One of them being the father of my children and the love of my life. The other being the best brother-in-law a girl could have. I can only hope that I am doing as good a job as a mother as she did. Secondly, I'd ask her for wisdom on how to become such a strong person. She was the strongest person I know. I loved her just like my own Mom. So, on this day, the seventh anniversary of her passing, I say Thank you, God for the gift of knowing her. Thank you also, for the privilege of being apart of her family. Thank you for the best husband and family-in-law a person could have. AND to "B", herself...I will always love and miss you, thank you for being you!
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She must have been an awesome lady. I still hear her name mentioned at the church, even after seven years. I wish I could have met her. You were blessed she was in your life.
She really was a special lady. At a time that I felt very "unwelcomed" she was one of the friendly faces that always made me feel more comfortable. She knew how to love people. You are lucky to have had such a great relationship with her! thinking of you, I know that loss is hard at every stage in this journey. HUGS!
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