Strong, Honest, Giving, Kind, Hard-working, Committed, Loving, Insightful, Peaceful, Family-oriented, Funny, Resourceful, Flexible, Understanding, Easy-to-talk-to, are just some of the adjectives that describe this remarkable woman. She has been a pillar in my life and in our family since early childhood... many times she was "the glue" that held us together. She is modest, never boastful, and always lends a hand to anyone in need. I thank God that she came in to our lives! I remember introducing her to our horse "Patches" and showing her how to feed him... I remember thinking how Cool she was on her motorcycle... I have always enjoyed sharing thoughts, feelings and life in general with her... she is an excellent listener who truly cares. She is a therapeutic painter who has experienced a fair share of "color" throughout this life... I have been blessed to have her in my life! I really do think the world of her:-)
When last I wrote the world around me was consumed with "Hurricane Irene", and justly so. Many suffered significant damage related to the storm... and for that my heart is saddened for their loss. My local area has minimal damage to contend with and "the clean-up" is in process.
My "brain", my "thoughts" they come and go like most...I suppose. Today I awoke from dreaming about my brother. I have six brothers...four genetic brothers (one full/ three half), and two step-brothers (imagine the challenge the geneticist had trying to chart my pedigree)so let me clarify... I woke up from a dream about the brother I always knew existed... but have never "known". In the dream he and I were talking, it was the middle of the night and we were in the former home of our other brother. My heart was in his hand as I searched for some "common ground" to plant a seed that might bloom into a close sibling relationship...
He was upset and I
I must say a hearty; "AMEN" to this post! I agree with every word! Some may say that this is a strange or weird comment comming from "the other mother", but I feel very peaceful; and thankful that my children love and care for Jo as "another mother". In fact, I would be disappointed in them if they did not. She was the only one who could ever complete their father. It has been obvious to me that they are soul-mates and meant to be together. Jo filled in the cracks in my childrens' lives that I helped to create, and I will forever be grateful for that. I know that this Godly woman has a beautiful mansion waiting for her in heaven. What an awesome tribute Tracie! I am very proud of you. Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration to so many! ILY
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and knowing insight mom:-) ILY YFD
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