I woke this morning in my usual way ... a stretch here a stretch there and a peek out a partially open eye. Then it hit me, the funeral is today. How will I be able to handle it? The loss of a mother is just so huge, no matter our age.
As I mentioned a few days ago, my dear friend Penny's mom passed in her sleep. Today we celebrate her life and say one final farewell. These past few days I have been flooded with memories from my own mom's funeral. I was numb, I barely remember the day. But, I do remember the friends who were there to support me in my grief. Friends brought so much food, took over my kitchen duties and allowed me the space to cry and grieve. Now it's my time to step up and provide that space for Penny, can I do it? Can I keep my own tears in check? I tend to be a teary person as it is and today I need to hold it all together.
I'm sitting here in front of my computer dressed and ready to go. I have a fresh package of tissues in my purse and a resolve to be strong. Lois has stepped into a new place, she's with my mom now enjoying the beauty and peace of the after life that God has promised. I have asked my mom for strength today, she has never let me down ....
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