I have tried so many times to find the right words that will do justice to memorialize my mother. But all will fall so very short and ring empty when compared with the flood of emotions in my heart. My dear mother, Beverly, passed away yesterday at the age of 73 from complications of pneumonia. I am still in shock and am reeling with sadness over the huge loss that we have experienced. My mother has been the most devoted, trustworthy friend, confidant and companion to me since I was born. She has devoted her entire life to loving me, her only child, and my family. She has always been there. And now she is gone. The void is tremendous and I am crushed, as are my children. But out of the aching sadness comes the whisperings of joy that she is now at peace. We take refuge in the promises of Christ which tell us that Mom is now surrounded by those she loved who passed before her.
May her soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace.
Safe home Mom. Oh, how we love you.
Eternal rest grant unto Beverly, O Lord.
Praying for her soul as she finds rest in Jesus and praying for all of you as you find ways to live without her.
Posted by: Lucy | Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Rebecca, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for her Eternal Rest and for peace and consolation for all those whom she held dear. This was such a loving tribute.
Posted by: Kristina | Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 09:27 PM
I am so sorry for your loss...may God be with you and your family in a very special way this season!
Posted by: Nancy | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 08:14 AM
You are so in my prayers. Peace to you--and comfort and grace. Be assured of y prayers for your mother, too.
Posted by: Elizabeth Foss | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Love you, friend. Praying you through.
Posted by: Kim | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 10:24 AM
My heart is so heavy to hear of the loss of your dear mom. Big, long hugs from Ontario! Praying for you all in this time of profound grief and praying eternal rest for Beverly.
Posted by: Mary | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Oh, dear, dear Rebecca! I am so very sorry for your very great loss. May Our Lady of Sorrows hold you close and your friends and family hold you tight as you mourn the passing of your dear mother. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Kimberlee | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Oh Rebecca. I am so sorry. You all are in my prayers.
Posted by: Ellie | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I am so sorry for you and your family, Rebecca! Know of my prayers and God's peace. ~cay
Posted by: Cay Gibson | Monday, November 28, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Praying for your Mom and for you and your family. God's peace.
Posted by: Kim | Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Requiescat in pace. We'll be praying for your mother, you and the rest of the family. God bless you.
Posted by: J. C. | Monday, November 28, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I'm so very sorry, Rebecca. We've been praying for peace for you and your family and for the soul of your mother and will continue.
Posted by: Wendy McClure | Monday, November 28, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Praying, Rebecca. God be with you, friend.
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 01:11 AM
My very deepest sympathies on your loss. May she rest in peace.
Posted by: Sharon Burke | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I am so sorry to read about your loss. I found this essay by Dennis Prager about the loss of his mother. I found it helpful so I will share it with you. http://www.dennisprager.com/columns.aspx?g=a1bda419-0fb7-4c8f-91ce-f14d931e20ae&url=reflections_on_the_death_of_my_mother
Posted by: Elena | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM
Oh, dear Rebecca, I am so far behind on blog reading and so far behind here -- I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. I have no words, just prayers for you as you try to adjust to life without her. I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Karen Edmisten | Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 09:58 PM