This morning, at 6.00am SA time, my dear mother went to be with her Lord. (I do not have any photos of her to put on the blog, as Graeme took my laptop with him to Ascension.) She lived from 27.09.1926 to 02.05.2012.
I am so-o-o grateful that I was able to spend a week visiting her and my brother in March. Playing Scrabble... being silly at the Milky Lane... chatting about the Lord.
My mom and I often did not see eye to eye on different matters (she could often be a pain in the neck - just like I am to my children) but I loved her dearly. She taught me to have fun and to laugh; to be hospitable; to be generous. She was also the most influencial person in my life as far as my faith is concerned. She prayed "the sinner's prayer" with me when I was 4 years old; she took me to prayer meetings, campaigns, church services, Sunday School, almost from when I can remember. She taught me to love the Scriptures, and the importance of adjusting my life to conform with what it teaches. We often had long chats about what the Lord means to us, and our struggles to live the Christian life. We sang and prayed together. I will miss her terribly.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I miss her too :(
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteOh Hazel, I am so happy that you went to see her just months ago. We'll be praying for you and your family over the coming months.
ReplyDeleteOur sincere condolences, Hazel - so glad you got to see her shortly before she went home to glory. Yes, I know you will miss her terribly - I don't think anything will fill the void of losing a parent! Praying for you. Lynn xx
ReplyDelete