Thank you Lord for taking Mom peacefully.
Mom, I didn’t get to say goodbye while you were able to acknowledge
So Lord please let Mom know how much I loved her
And how although she is missed that we are all OK
Lord let Mom know that she did a great job
Of raising her sons and letting us grow up to be ourselves.
Thanks Mom for all your support, help, care
And for all your worries that you never shared.
Mom I know that your last couple of decades
Were not the real you. MS took that you away.
I tell your grandchildren how you were as I remember
You when you were younger, happy and yourself.
Dad is doing well although he
Misses you terribly and feels lonely.
He is getting out more and I think is relieved
That he was able to be with you until the end.
I want you to know that you are loved.
Today is your birthday, you would have been
80 today if that cancer had not taken you
This spring. We all still love you and miss you.
Thanks Mom mostly for teaching me how to love.
Your boys learned those lessons taught not with words
But with meals, hugs, smiles, reprimands,
And always with your presence. You were always present.
Lord please be sure Mom knows that
I love her and miss her and need to say goodbye.
Mom we all love you. Thanks for everything.
Your lessons, love and work paid great dividends.
Just saying goodbye one more time Mom.
I love you.
Dr. Charles: High praise much appreciated from a medical blogger whose prose and poetry are always beautiful.
You only ever get one.
A moving tribute.
While searching for information on finding a Dr. to treat my Chronic Pain, I came across your article on Chronic Pain. Your Mother did raise you to be compassionate which is obvious.
I lost my Mother when she was 66, six years ago and my brother at age 50, 4 months ago both to cancer.
Instead of focusing on the negative I chose to focus on the positive. How lucky I was to have them both in my life as long as I did others are not so lucky. I realized all the wonderful things they taught me and the unconditional love they gave. The courage and strength they showed me in dying which I carry on living my life. I share my memories with my children each day.
May you keep your Mother’s memory alive. May you find comfort in the little things that remind you of her.
Most of all Thank You for the wonderful post that helps everyone who has lost a loved one. I am sure your Mother is smiling and proud of you and all the lives you have touched.
I believe we have your mother to thank, for your becoming such a kind and compassionate physician. I also lost my mother to MS, now almost twelve years ago, but as you said, for some years before the final date, she was lost to us. I share your feelings. This was a glowing tribute to your mother. Thanks for sharing it with us.
How fortunate I am as your patient that you can express love of your Mother and your Christianity in this forum.
Thank you for sharing. Lu
Thanks Veronica.
Dr. Pullen,
I could feel the sincerity and love in your words for your mom, may she rest in peace. I pray not only for her, but for your whole family as you remember the woman you love so dearly.
Blessings to you all.
We certainly were fortunate and blessed.
What a lovely tribute. How fortunate you both were.
A few tears writing it.
Wow, This prayer is beautiful. It almost made me cry at work.