On this 3rd anniversary of my mom's death, I'm closing this series with a letter to her.
She was determined to stop her family's cycle of abuse.
I am determined to stop the cycle of obesity.
Then, her grandchildren will have more days to carry on her legacy of powerful faith and beautiful love.
(If you are new to this series, start here to fully understand my heart and purpose for the honesty)
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Dear mom,
I have to start this with I DEEPLY MISS YOU! There are still so many days that I wish you were here. I miss shopping, crafting, chatting, and simply being with you.
My only solace in your absence is knowing that you are with your Jesus, are at peace and no longer uncomfortable. When I hurt because I don't have you here on earth with me, I am reminded of your deepest desire of Heaven ~ Your dreams have come true.
We will never know the full impact you had on this world. You literally changed eternity with your ability to love and make others feel important. Heaven is more crowded because you walked this earth.
I pray that now, through this series, not only will you have a legacy of love & faith, but your story will also be one of extending lives because some readers will choose health. One more day to live is one more day to love and perhaps point another to Christ.
Thank you for breaking the cycle of abuse passed on to you....Now I will break the cycle of obesity. Your grandchildren will have a greater opportunity to enjoy this life to the fullest and carry on your beautiful legacy.
I love you!
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(In the conclusion, if you are interested, I posted her memorial video. I thought it would give a better picture of the woman she was before she became overwhelmed and gave up.)
With my mom's last breath on earth a tear trickled out of her eye. At that moment I knew the most joyous vision of her existence was coming into view. Her Savior was reaching to greet her as He whispered, "Well, done."
This song was playing in the background ~ The words are perfect for her final years of brokenness repaired to beauty in a second .
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