Mother's Day 2010

Imza Maye Morgan Isbell, my mother, passed away in 1985. We used to have tea and read poetry to one another in times of sadness. Today, Mother's Day 2010, I celebrate her life and all that she passed on to me; the good, the bad and the ugly with a lovely poem.

For those of you who are experiencing your first Mother's Day without your mom, I hope this is of some comfort to you.

Thoughts From Mom

Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister

Who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me, put your arms around anyone

And give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.

I want to leave you something --something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people that I've known or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind.
You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,

By embracing them and by living in their love.

Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can. ~ Author unknown

I love and miss you, Mom.