Today is mama's birthday...
And I miss her...
That beautiful smile
always warms my heart...
It amazes me how quickly time passes...
It has been almost a year
since she went to be with the Lord...
Early last spring
my dad asked if I would sort through mama's clothes...
And donate some to local folks in need...
As I looked through them...
There were some that held such memories
that I saved them...for another time...
One was a sweater that my mama wore constantly...
You see, she was such a little woman...
and she was always cold! (smile)
The day before mama passed on...
we were all gathered around her bedside...
She was so happy to see us all...
She talked about getting well...
So she could
"rock that new grandbaby by the wood stove!"
Well, I have learned that although the Lord's plans
are not always the same as ours...
we must trust that He always knows what is best for us...
And so...in His most infinite wisdom...
He had decided that it was
her time to be with Him...
When our first little grandson was born this fall...
I took the sweater that mama loved so dearly...
And fashioned a bunting and cap for him...
So now...
whenever he wears it...
Perhaps mama got her wish...
(smile)
"And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus..."
Philippians 4:7
