Comfort and Peace

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

 

This week has been a tough week emotionally for me. 

I've had an aching in my chest.  

I miss her.  

I miss talking to her.

My sisters and I were able to go through her things this past weekend after 6 months have passed. I can't believe it has been that long already. Where does the time go?  While rummaging through her things, figuring out what we were going to keep or give away, I couldn't help but smell her clothes, her makeup brush, her lotions, her perfumes.  They all still lingered of her sweet smell.  Her purse still smelled like Wrigley's double mint gum, her favorite. 

I miss her. I miss her sweet presence. 

My son's birthday is on Saturday this week, my mom's is on Sunday.  For the past 11 years, 

we have always celebrated them together.  

I ran into a friend in the parking lot yesterday that I haven't seen in a few years and she asked me how my mom was doing. Grrr, then it hits again. That reality button.  

I went to the store, and am reminded. Oh yes, Mother's Day...

I have not forgotten you Mom. I love you dearly, 

and you are missed oh, so much.

  Your hugs, your words, your laugh, your smile.    

Our coffee "calls", your serving heart, the love you showed to all 

My heart aches and I miss you so much! 

When it hits, that reality button, I am reminded. 

While she is not here and we all miss her like crazy, 

the place she is now, 

she is having the ultimate party.

He loves her more than all of us combined.

She is in good hands.

That gives me peace 

That gives me comfort

That gives me Joy

Have fun Mom,

 I know I will see you again

With Mother's Day coming in the next week, what are some things that your mother taught you that you would like to carry on into your children as they grow?  My mom had this crazy ability to see or hear over the phone whether I was sad, happy, glad, or mad.  Let me tell you, I couldn't hide anything from that woman.  She had an amazing gift.  She never was shaken by the people around her. She had an amazing ability to turn someone's gloomy day into a day full of sunshine, no matter if it was a customer she barely knew, or a family member. She always had a smile on her face and was ready to conquer the world.  She was strong.  I am so thankful for the things she taught me and my children through her gifts.

Let's Pray!  

Dear Lord, 

Thank You for the amazing peace You bring into my life.  You bring such comfort and I am truly amazed in how your presence can change a saddened heart into a heart full of joy.  Thank you for being there for me when I need it most.  I love you. In Jesus' name, Amen