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Monday, November 11, 2013

Rest in Peace My Beautiful Mother

February 2, 1917 ~ November 11, 2013

You graced this earth with your presence for 96 years, Mom. You were the best!! Your children and your home meant everything to you and you did a beautiful job of raising us and making a comfortable home for us. Your belief and love of God was of the utmost importance to you and you passed that on to us. You suffered financial pain and physical pain throughout the years, but you were always a fighter with a strong constitution. You always managed to bounce back.

It comforts me to know you are now with Patrick, Grandpa, Uncle Steve, Uncle Andy, and all the other loved ones who went before you. I will miss you so much, Mom. Please watch over me, guide me in the right direction, and pray for me that I remain strong in my faith and always make the right choices.

I love you Sweet Angel.

8 comments:

Amanda said...: Love you audrey, may these next days be celebratory in the know that she is in heaven with all the angels and family who have since past. You've been a great daughter to your mom and I hope that i will be the same if i'm chosen in that role. xoxo Rest in peace Grammy for you are loved xoxo Amanda; November 11, 2013 at 8:25 PM
Vicki Boster said...: Dearest Audrey - My heart breaks for this sadness and loss. There are no words that can truly express how very sorry that I am for this loss. Your Mother was truly a lovel lady and her spirit and love will live on in you forever. I am so glad that she spent her last years in your care.

Sending you much love and prayers
Vicki; November 11, 2013 at 11:43 PM
Joe Beale said...: I'm sorry to hear this, Audrey. Your mum must have had a good life and must have been happy with such a good family. Take care.; November 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Ms. Audrey, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and your Mom were very close. Neither of you could have asked for better for each other. Celebrate your Mom's life and know she is with you forever. much love, Oma Linda; November 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Ro Bruhn said...: So sorry for your loss Audrey, she lived a very good, long life, but it doesn't make it any easier. I lost both of my parents in the past three years and thought that was so tragic, but the loss of my sister is even greater. Thank you so much for your kind words and take care.; November 12, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Gail H. Ragsdale said...: I am so sorry Audrey. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. {{{HUGS}}}; November 13, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Unknown said...: I love this picture of your mom. Her eyes are so beautiful, and full of love. I'm so sorry for your loss. xox; November 13, 2013 at 8:17 AM
Diary of a Madd Weekly Painter said...: Just checking thru my blog list and I'm shocked to see your Mom has passed on. She looked so good in your last photos of her. Bless you and your dear Mom.; November 13, 2013 at 8:42 PM

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