A Tribute to Mom - it's been three years.

Today is the 3rd anniversary of my mom passing away.  I miss her something terrible.  Even as an adult I still need my Mom.

I wrote and posted this in the newspaper on the one year anniversary:

In memory of Joy Campbell

The night that you lay dying

as I was standing all alone

a small tree was swaying in the evening breeze

while God slowly took you home.

I can't quite explain it

but there was something about that breeze

though it made no sense at the time

I know it was you touching me.

Little did I know it

but that breeze would help me through

I get a beautiful rush of warmth

for I always know it's you

Telling me that I'll be fine

and you're still here for me

I am still your sunshine

and forever I will be.

I still want to call you

though I know you won't be there

I want to hold you in my arms

I feel you everywhere.

Laughing, sharing

I could always talk to you

You're the best friend that I've ever known

You're such a part of who I am

and now that part is void.

I still feel you all around -

I feel you hugging me

Whenever that soft wind blows

I whisper "I love you Mom"

and I softly hear "I know"

Mom, I miss you so much

 

 

 

THE BROKEN CHAIN

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name;

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone;

for part of us went with you, the day God called you home,

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide;

and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same;

But as God calls us one by one, THE CHAIN will link again.