On Monday, August 12th, at 4:12 in the Arizona afternoon, mom’s spirit went to be with Jesus. My comfort is knowing that she is THERE and not floating around in nothingness. When I took this photo of her and Brianne, we didn’t know yet how serious her condition was. We knew that we needed to make the most of the time we had with her. So when Brianne came home in June to sing in her friend’s wedding, mom wanted to see Brianne in her almost 60 year old wedding gown. I wore the same gown 33 years ago. The sight of my daughter in that gown took my breath away. Mom’s eyes were teary. This was a special moment that I will never forget and it was only for mom, Brianne, me and hubby. Maybe Brianne will someday wear that gown, slightly altered, for her own wedding, and her “Mommom” will be smiling on her from the heavens. Oh, how I miss my mommy and my Briannie who is in Texas.
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Glad that your mother is safe with Jesus, and not suffering anymore. That’s a beautiful picture of her and your daughter. Praying for God to comfort you and give you peace and hope.
Oh, Gail — I’m sorry — I know that this is a difficult time as you are sad to lose your mom and yet happy that she’s no longer suffering as she has been. That’s a wonderful shot of your mom and Brianne — a great memory and a great hope! Love you!
@ata_grandma - Thank you for the comfort prayers! They are needed. Behind the scenes, there are frustrations over things that happened that made me feel powerless and left out (or forced into) in the days leading to her death and the day of. But from the whole experience, I now know that I need to speak up and be a stronger person.
@slmret - I do miss her…her giggle, her smile, her calling me Honey in the loving voice, her blue eyes opened and attentive…..I am glad she’s out of her tired, pained body.
I m sorry for your loss Gail, but knowing that she is with the Lord and you will see her again one day is a great hope. When push comes to shove, Christ has the answers for mankind’s deepest needs. Where do I go when I die!Nice photo of your mom.blessingsfrank
Beautiful Gail. I so wished I could look at my mom in the same way. So wonderful taht you got to have that. And that memory……..the wedding gown……..is simply PRICELESS!!!!!!!
@victoriantomboy - Yes, you’re right..it was a a priceless moment and I’m blessed to have gotten the photos to prove it and re-live it. Life is precious.
I am brokenhearted at your loss it is so hard to loose a parent God bless you sweet sister
@SisterMae - Thank you so much. Yes, it’s hard. Each day holds something different…a reminder, a phone call, etc. The absolute worst is the way she looked at the end and that picture in my mind keeps flashing into me like a horrible, startling strobe light.