Another Lonely Christmas

Christmas is here once again
Such a beautiful time of year
Another lonely Christmas
Mom's Void brings me to tears.

Growing up as a child
I still remember Mom so well
I remember those good night kisses
And the stories she would tell.

There were six of us kids
She was busy as could be
She Loved us all so much
Anyone could see.

As each day would end
She'd finally get a break
She'd always read her Bible
And then she would pray.

She was our inspiration
That kept us on solid ground
She was our rock
That kept us all sound.

Then came the day
The Doc broke our hearts
Mom Had cancer
And I felt my heart stop.

He told us she had 6 months
I cried and I prayed
I didn't question God
But I begged him to let her stay.

After she was told this
She was still strong as could be
Her faith was remarkable
And the pain she didn't want us to see.

As each day went by
We stayed at her side
We watched her fade away
And all we could do was cry.

She lived 14 months
After she had been diagnosed with this
God extended her time
To help us prepare for this.

Tuesday, March 11, 1997
My phone rang
My sis said, "Ann, Mom's turned for the worst
And she's calling your name.

When I got there
I knew it wouldn't be long
Death was in her eyes
God soon would carry her home.

In her final moments
Each of us kids told her of our love
Of how it would remain with her
When she'd take her journey above.

I stayed by her side
For 2 long days
She smiled and closed her eyes
Then she slowly drifted away.

God gave me the strength
To turn loose and let her go
But he still knows today
How I miss her so.

I still try to make Mom proud
Because she's looking from above
She would be proud of me
I thank her for all her love.

Oh how she loved Christmas
Sharing it with her kids and friends
Us cooking our Christmas dinner
I'll cherish these memories till the end.

Now the holidays are here again
And in my heart so much pain
Of not having her with me
And the tears flow like rain.
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Christmas time is so hard
But I'll make it through with God's help.
No One could ever miss their Mom as much as I miss mine!

(In Loving Memory Of My Mom
Jan.19,1937-March 13,1997)