This is one of those posts I don’t want to write, but I am going to.
Last week Cancer took my Mom from us. Although we knew she was sick, the timing was quite a surprise and so we are still in shock. We are in pain, disbelief, and just trying to make it through the day, the hour, the minute.
However, one thing that gives me comfort is knowing that my Mom knows just how much her Grandchildren love her. I know she is sitting up on a cloud in Heaven waving down at us and wishing she could play one more game with my kids. I spoke at the funeral, which was difficult, but I did it.
When I told Betsy (my 9 year old daughter) that I was going to speak, she wrote something she wanted me to read. When I read what she wrote, I could not believe this came from my beautiful little girl. She is beautiful inside and out and I am so proud of her. I know Mimi is proud of her also.
Betsy Says Goodbye to Her Mimi
“I love Mimi. She filled my heart with joy and happiness. We would go there once a week to visit her and my Grandfather. My Mimi, my brother, and I would play a game every time we would go over there. Our favorites were Rumikube and Pictionnary. I was thinking about how she felt. Was she in pain? When I saw her in the hospital I knew she was in a lot of pain. Now that she’s gone in Heaven with God and Jesus she does not hurt anymore.
So think of this – She is in a better place and is in no pain. We all loved her and she loved us. She was a very classy lady. I know it is a sad time for us right now, but we will fight through it. She is watching after us. So when you think she’s gone she’s not. She is right beside you every second. We would watch a movie or even watch a show like The Middle together.
Nobody can believe she is gone. She is here but in our hearts. God and Jesus will take care of her and take the pain away. I loved Mimi, we all loved her.
Love,
Betsy”
A Nine Year old beautiful little girl wrote that. If you never had the chance to meet my Mom, then you missed meeting the best woman in the world. I feel so fortunate and privileged to have her as a Mom.
I love you Mom…I miss you.
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That was just beautiful! Again, my heart goes out to you and your entire family.
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Your daughter rocks. I’m sorry your family is going through this difficult time. It’s moments like this – when you see how amazing your chidren are, that make life worth living. She wrote those words based on how she felt – probably not even realizing that they’re what you’re holding onto right now. Those words hold more meaning than she could ever have imagined.
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Just :hugs: And remembering her on your site is a very sweet way to remember her.
Betsy is such an amazing young lady… You know how fond we are of her, of all of you… As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers…
Many thought and prayers for your family right now. Your daughter knows so much at her young age. They teach us so much … we just need to listen more!
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Your daughter is amazing. Ahh she made me cry. *hug* Katie!! I’m thinking of you all of the time.
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I’m so sorry, Katie. Your daughter is amazing, and I’m praying for your family during this very difficult time.
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That was so beautiful! You have such a wise and loving daughter Katie. My heart goes out to you, your family, and your Dad.
how touching, she’s very brave for being so young.
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Big hugs. You are raising a wonderful little girl.
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Your daughter must be a wonderful little girl. I am praying for your family during this difficult time.
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What a beautiful eulogy from a beautiful child. I know your Mom is smiling down from Heaven, knowing her granddaughter thought so much of her.
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Awwwww what a smart girl you have! She said it all!
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What a beautiful message! So sorry for you loss, thinking of you and your family.
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I am in tears right now… For the beautiful eulogy your daughter wrote, and because by looking at the picture of your mom, I can just imagine what a sweet person she was. I lost my mom 5 years ago, unexpectedly, and it shattered our world too. I know what you are feeling and I am so sorry you all are hurting. My dad died in June and we are still reeling from that.
I know Betsy’s Mimi is looking down on her and is so proud!
I wrote a post about signs from departed loved ones, if you haven’t read it, it might help a bit.
Big hugs to your family…and again, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Crying from the beautiful words your daughter wrote. Thinking of you all during this hard time. I promise you will heal!
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Oh Katie, that was just absolutely beautiful and I am typing through a haze of tears. I have been thinking about you and your family for days and my heart still goes out to you. You have such good, wonderful memories that alot of people are never fortunate to have with parents. Cherish those and never let your children forget them. It is so hard to let our loved ones go, but at the same time we don’t want them to continue living for us in pain. I will continue to left you up in my thoughts and prayers.
Remember that I care and even though my mom passed away a year ago, I still think about her so much. I know the emptiness you are feeling, but your mom would want you to find joy in sweet remembrances of her.
Take care, love to you and your family,
Dianne Kennedy
Wow, that is beautiful Katie. She’s an amazingly strong little girl! I am sending so many prayers to your family. I am so sorry for all the heartache and pain your family is going through. ((HUGS))
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what beautiful words. I’m so sorry, Katie.
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What your daughter wrote is absolutely beautiful, special and sooo sweet, it brought tears to my eyes. I am sooo sorry for your loss. Your mommy sounded like a wonderfully sweet and loved person and I am sorry you had to say goodbye to her so soon… But Betsy is right, she is watching over you all. She is not gone, she is right beside you. HUGS.
I’m crying right now! What she wrote is beautiful.
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