Mom's Birthday

Oh I hope so!

What a lovely tribute to your sweet Mom. I lost my Dad to cancer last October. I understand the ache that comes with the sad realization that they are no longer with us. I still expect him to walk down the hill and pop in for a few minutes.
{sigh}
I wonder if there are birthday parties in heaven.
Blessings!

I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you tomorrow, as your heart mingles together sorrow and joy, missing but remembering your dear Mom.

I love how you express yourself... be it your blog or in a book. My grandmother raised me, and passed when I was only 23 yrs old. I miss her still. Someone said that grief is something you don't get over, but get through. That is so true. I have letters and recipes in her handwriting that I will cherish always!!!

Oh there has to be beaches! They are such a wonderful form of paradise!!. God bless you Francine, such a wonderful memory of your parents. Part of them lives on in who you are, your wonderful talent and inspiring stories have touched me many times. One of my favorite is "Redeeming Love", such a wonderful lesson on God's and mans forgiveness. Keep writing those amazing novels, we love you!! Dawn Porter:)

This post allows me to understand how special my time with my 83 yr old mom is right now. My husband and I are living with Mom and caring for her during the week and taking her with us to see our children and grandchildren who live 8 hours & 17 hours away. We know that God has placed us with this awesome responsibility for now and your book, A Mother's Hope, has helped me to understand my relationship with my mom better and to seek to understand my past, present and future.
I know that when the time comes I will miss my mom, but in the meantime I hope we can make some good memories, even when she is in the beginning stages of Altzheimers.

Thank you for taking us on your walk down Memory Lane. I, too, remember how my mom used to call me from across Canada whenever there was "family" news. When she passed away (1989) it was like a hole in my life. Must have been a year or more before I stopped heading to the phone to call her when special things took place in our family. My Mom's birthday would have been August 29 and she would have been 100 years old, this year.

Heaven is where we will reunite with the Moms of this world who loved us and God.

I will remember to pray for you tomorrow :) I never had a good relationship with my mother,and I craved it so much ! Let yourself get totally immersed in your happy memories ,and make yourself a delicious batch of chocolate chip cookies and a pot of stew ! I'm sure that your mother would approve of that :) Also,it is a "birthday" of sorts for me tomorrow,also.32 years ago ,on Aug. 3rd, I became a born-again christian ! God bless you .

Both of my parents are now in Heaven as well & it's hard! Sometimes I just want to talk to them & spend time with them...Jesus is my Rock & my Comforter!! May your memories give you peace & joy! I love your books - thank you for sharing the gift God gave you with so many!

How can we let go of our first human experience of unconditional love that comes from the hearts of our mothers and fathers? We can't, shouldn't, and for some of us, it's the first glimpse of His passionate, selfless, and tender love and mercy. That soft hurt spot in your heart is your mother's proof that she was there, evidence that you were and are loved, Thank God that you feel so deeply.
It is proof that you can love. God bless you.

Francine,

Isn't it wonderful to have loved and been loved, which is why we ache for more! When we arrive in Heaven, we'll experience wonders beyond imagination. I can hardly wait! Prior to my dad's passing away I was able to spend several hours alone with him s few month before he went to be with the Lord. He shared his childhood memories, and then we began to speak about things he wanted at his funeral, and he considered and discussed with me how he'd tell me he graduated. I lived a few states away and he knew I wouldn't be there when he passed. Dad was born in 1910 and only made it to the 3rd grade. In life, he was only able to write his name and to do simple math. While we sat together he pondered what he'd do to send me a note telling me he arrived safely in Heaven. With great joy he decided he would send a shooting star as his note to me, (tears falling now) anyway, I have found great comfort each and every time I see a falling star. I feel warm inside and so loved by both my daddy and my Father in Heaven and I quietly reply, "Hi daddy, I'll see you soon)! Heaven is filling up with our's and our Heavenly Father's treasure, each second there's a new arrival; think of it like this, since there is no night in Heaven, we'll arrive on the same day, just at a later time. Let's rejoice in our memories and continue to compel others to join us! )))HUGS(((

I lost my mom a year ago this past Saturday. The only way I got through it is like you... knowing that Heaven is real, and that Jesus was waiting for her. I so understand about wanting to pick up the phone and talk to her... I miss her so much....

I lost my Grandma this past March and even though we did not have a great relationship for most of my life, (we made amends as best as possible the last 10 yrs) I miss her so much and become teary at the thought of not having any more of her great cornbread this side of heaven. I believe that Heaven is all that we can possibly imagine and then a whole bunch more!!!

Hello Francine, I understand your nostalgia and depression very well. I feel that way also when its close to January. Just like you I hope to see my dad and best friend who is a son 2 me some day in Heaven. But most especially I thank God for the gift of your mom else I would'nt have the privilege of reading wonderful novels like yours. I'm sure she would want you to celebrate on her behalf. God bless you.

My mother died 10 years ago and I just realized last year while talking to a friend that no matter how good you were to your mother, you will always have thoughts that you didn't do enough for her while she was here. We both were shocked that we shared those feelings of regret for something we didn't do because we both thought the other was a very devoted and loving daughter.
I attended a Writing through grief class that really started me writing and I published my first book in February 2010. Jesus My Son: Mary's Journal of Jesus Life, www.jesusmyson.com, is a result of that writing class.

Just saw this post and it connected with my heart. This is the anniversary of my moms death (year 2). My son just left for college and there have been so many times I wanted/needed to hear her voice to comfort my loss, lonliness for him and for wisdom on how to do it. And even though the Alzheimers took away her speaking ability, I know just talking and looking into her eyes would have brought comfort. It's nice to know there are others feeling the loss and you are not alone. Thanks for posting and sharing your thoughts.