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Dear precious child of mine,
It seems like only yesterday I felt your first stirrings beneath my
heart. I birthed you, welcomed you with great joy and reveled in the
tiny bundle entrusted to my care and nurturing. Your uniqueness,
indomitable spirit and captivating charm were present the moment you
entered life in our family circle..
When I first held you in my arms and looked into those big, brown eyes,
I knew you were your own person, a free spirit who needed space to fly.
The challenge of being a parent lies in discerning the fine line between
breaking a child's will and letting go. I chose to let you try your
wings while providing a soft landing net to buffer the jolt of a hard
landing ~~ and there were many.
I knew you, accepted and understood you, and have loved you with all
that I am. We, as a family, have shared in your walk, rejoicing in your
triumphs and weeping with you in the valleys. The unwavering bond of
love is dauntless and immortal.
Lynnie, this is all so unreal, so out of sync. It is our expectation,
in the natural order, to live life to the fullest, grow old gracefully
and plan on leaving our children a a legacy of continuing the cycle. It
is inconceivable, unthinkable, and impossible to fathom my child
predeceasing me. The pain of losing you is searing, raw and deep,
virtually unbearable in our human strength ~~ so, we grasp God's
outstretched hand and rest in the outpouring of love from family and
friends.
Our circle has been broken, our lives have changed forever. I will
yearn for your lyrical voice on the phone with the familiar, "Mother ~~
this is Lynn." I will see you when I look into your darling Rebekah's
eyes. I will sense you in the presence of your beloved sisters,
brothers. nieces and nephews. Whenever I see the flutter of a
butterfly, gaze upon your beautiful stitched creations or watch a
baseball game ~~ I'll reflect and remember. Each year as the first snow
falls blanketing the earth with white splendor, we will call one another
to say, "This one's for Lynnie!"
The world is a better place because you walked among us. I am eternally
blessed and honored to call you "my daughter" and thank God for giving
me the privilege. I release you to continue your journey in that
place
of God's light, love, and peace.
The heart gives immortality to those we love in memory. I carry you in
my heart forever.
I love you, my precious child,
Your Mother
Love never ends I Corinthians 13:8 |
