Thursday, December 31, 2015

Dear Darling Motherless Daughter

If you are reading this, you are invited into a grieving heart.

A redeemed heart

One full of love

Aging, maturing, remembering...

A heart missing someone who called me darling

And pointed the way to Jesus

Who remembered every birthday

And laughed at my jokes

The playful one who called me "playmate"

MOM


Dear Darling Motherless Daughter,

I am no longer at the other end of the phone line, or at an email address, or even in my lovely home full of things that remind you of me.

I can not hold your hand or pray over your problems or point you to heaven for answers.

Though my scent lingers on that sweatshirt in your drawer and my old copper ring encircles your finger, I am, and forever will be, in a different place than the things I left behind.

You know, Darling, that I delighted in being your mom.

You know I was proud of my children.

You know I gave you everything I could give to help you in life. You still have every part of me that existed, except my body. You have me stored in your memory.

I know you miss me. I missed my mom too.

But, Darling, you also know where I am and you know with confidence that where I am, you will also be one day.

What a day that will be. Trust me!

Now dry your eyes and hug your wonderful husband, knowing you are loved.

Always and Forever,

Mom


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14 comments:

  1. MeredithDecember 31, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Thank you for writing this, Becky. I hope it helped; I think it must have because you are writing again. I've missed that, and I've missed you.
    Happy New Year, and know you are loved. <3

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  2. Rachel LohrmanJanuary 1, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful. I love you, mom.

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    1. A Daughter of the KingJanuary 13, 2016 at 12:40 PM

      I love you too, Rachel, with my whole heart ~ Always and Forever.

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  3. wtf-eryJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Words fail me.

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    1. A Daughter of the KingJanuary 13, 2016 at 12:39 PM

      Awwww, Sheila. You and I share this grief that steals our words.

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  4. Carol J. AlexanderJanuary 13, 2016 at 3:03 PM

    This is a lovely tribute, Becky.

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  5. StephanieJanuary 18, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    My dea friend, what a precious post! These tender words touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes...

    Love and hugs to you!

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  6. A Daughter of the KingJanuary 19, 2016 at 7:37 AM

    As yours touch mine...

    Sending love right back.

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  7. Patricia @ 9th and DenverApril 18, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    Stymied.
    I was checking your blog regularly-- and somehow, I didn't come and didn't come.
    I got your comment today-- and came here and read this beautiful letter ...and missed mom.
    My heart welled up with hope and washed over the windows to my soul. I can see more clearly now.
    thank you, friend.
    Grace and Peace

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    1. A Daughter of the KingApril 19, 2016 at 10:33 AM

      I love that Mom and I helped to wash your windows with hope, Patricia. She would like that. God bless you.

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  8. LindaSeptember 24, 2016 at 10:27 AM

    Such a lovely and touching post...I have tears in my eyes. Your photo is beautiful.

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  9. A Daughter of the KingSeptember 24, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Linda, thank you for your sweet comment. Tears are evidence that love is present in you. Love leaks precious tears. God bless you.

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You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16

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I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11

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My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40

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I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

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I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20

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I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4

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He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31

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Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

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