But a vapor...

71...today she would have celebrated.

Reminded of date, so think back...dream dreams...
flip picture memories in mind...
tell next generation of the past of all kind...
much more wisdom to learn as it seems...

What would she have written if she had left a letter?
What advise would she have given so I may live wiser?

No letter needed, for her letter is passed in everyday life she lived...
graciously - every way teaching to love and show kindness and mercy.

I am thankful I called her mom
I am thankful I was blessed with her as a mom

Not here to hear these words, but this is just refection...
honor that her life's gift...
but a vapor...isn't forgotten.

In memory as I pass on stories and characteristics to another generation.

17 years almost has passed now,
some days I miss her with tears,
other days I miss her with words not clear.

Blessed to call her mom, one of a kind
Blessed she was praised, joy-full peace comes to mind.

I shall remain in Him, and He will always show me the way.
I shall remain thankful for each and everyday,
I shall remain full of joy, no sorrow to eat my soul,
for sorrow she wouldn't want me to choose,
that battle she wouldn't want me to loose.

For now...on this earth I live with peace...
For now no pain is upon her as on earth...
For now...no pain, no tears, no sorrow...
For now...rejoicing now remains.

Thankful...even in the momentary sorrow...even in the momentary saddens of flesh...
For selfish would I be to want her here with me, body frail, spirit broken, emotion weary...
Thankful her vapor shall pass her earthly lifetime...upon another generation...and another...
Thankful...for but a vapor He gifted life, enabling me to call her mom.

He has taken the sorrow away...
Amen Amen...Praise Be I shall say...

Today is a gift...no promise of tomorrow...

Thankful...so many gifts given still remain...
Enjoy them he says...I have given you this child of mine...

Seize the day with my blessings shall I say...

Thankful...

For Life...

But a vapor...