Monday, October 25, 2010

Mom


When someone you love becomes a memory, their memory becomes a treasure

It's almost been 2 months since I lost my Mom but it feels like it has been way longer than that. I miss her so badly and I hurt so badly whenever I think about her. She was such a good Mom and did anything she could to be her best. She was such a GREAT example of showing how to love unconditionally and lived for her children and family. She had so many struggles with health and never really let it show. She loved with all her heart and never passed any judgement on anyone but herself. I am sure she was amazed by the tribute to her at her viewings and funeral. The funeral director said he has never seen anything like it. She was loved by so many people and she never knew it. So thank you to all of you who came and who stood by her through everything. I know that she is in a better place but I want her here with me, so that i can stop hurting so much. You never know what you had until its gone!

Thank you to all of my friends and family you will never know how much you have helped. Thank you to all of my Mom's friends for being there for her when she needed you and for being here for my Dad. Thank you to my in-laws for your love and support, I love you all so very much! Thank you to Tyler for being such a good husband, I love you very much!

Finally to my Mom, I miss you so much! I know that I will see you again and I am going to work my hardest to make sure that happens with all of your family. Thank you for being such a good Mom to me. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute you didn't grow under my heart but in it. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for you and the wonderful thing you did for me by adopting me. You are the only Mom I will ever have! I am going to do my best to follow your example and to make you proud. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! God be with you till we meet again!


3 comments:

Mandy Campbell said...

It is so hard! It has been over a year and a half and not a day goes by that we don't miss Caleb's mom so much! I loved your mom too!A lot of my childhood memorizes have all of you in it. I just wish we'd stayed in touch better. I'm so glad I got to see her and catch up. I love you Carli and know that you're all in my prayers. It does get easier but the pain never goes away, but knowing how good of a person she was and Knowing where she's at is comforting!

Ginger said...

Carli, life is hard and life's not fair. I am so sorry you have to be without your mom here on this earth. Know I am thinking of you and your family.

Jill Oyler said...

Carli,

What a beautiful tribute. I can't believe it's been almost 2 months either. I have tried to see your dad a couple of times but have never caught him home. Your mom was so proud of your family. You were the joy of her life. Thank you for the wonderful reminder of what a fabuluous woman your mom is. I truely believe that when you really need her she's close in spirit. Thanks again for sharing her with me - it was an honor to have her as a friend.

Jill

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