Saying goodbye

On November 12Th, 2007 we said goodbye to one of the strongest women I have ever known. My mother in law-beautiful and loving.

I don't have a lot to say about this, I can't ever say that I understand what my husband & his brothers and sisters feel, I can only empathize with them. My heart breaks for them and I wish I could take away the pain my husband feels every day for the loss of his Mama. And I am sad that she will not be here to see my children grow up.

I can say one thing for sure-- that she raised her son right and gave me the gift of a wonderful husband and father for my children. I will forever be grateful to her for that.

To My Other Mother:

You are the other mother I received,

the day I wed your son.

And I just want to thank you Mom,

for the loving things you've done.

You've given me a gracious man

with whom I share my life.

You are his lucky mother,

and I his lucky wife.

You used to pat his little head,

and now I hold his hand.

You raised in love a little boy,

and then gave me the man.