For Mom

On November 18th my world changed. I stopped by Mom's on the way to work and I knew she wasn't getting any better from the day before. I made sure that she had her phone and was comfortable and covered up to stay warm. A couple hours later I tried to call and it went to voicemail, so I decided to leave work and check on her. When I got there she was worse than the first time I stopped by that day. I called the doctor and we made the decision to go to the hospital. As I tried getting her ready and calling people to let them know, she kept losing strength. I called 911 and before I got off the phone she was already in heaven.
For the next few days my sister and I did what was needed to make Mom proud.
I decided that I wanted to speak at the funeral, which is so not me, I can't stand to be in front a lot of people and especially talk. I was very proud of what I wrote and said about my Mom, so this is it:
Mom was a pillar of strength, love and support.
She lived life to the fullest and always made the best out of every situation. She was always happy, smiling and laughing, from the inside out.
Mom was so giving to everyone in every was.
She was not just a friend, but she was the best friend and was alwys there for you no matter what it may be.
Mom was the strongest person that I may ever know and I hope to be half the person she was.
Mom put her heart and soul into whatever it was that she was doing.
She absolutely loved her grandchildren and was so proud of everything they did.
She was a wonderful mother and taught us that no matter what happens in life that God will get you through it.
She was an amazing sister and a special friend to a very special person.
Her unwavering faith is something that I strive to have.
She was such a bright, happy sould that lifted you up just by her smile.
Mom knew what words to say to heal anyhurt and to shine light into anything dark. Mom was an angel on earth and now she is an angel in heaven and her brightlight will shine through us all forever.
This is not good-bye, but only until we meet again and we know that she will be right there waiting with open arms.
We love you Mom and thank you fro all that you have done for all of us and for showing us unconditional never ending love.
No more tears!!"
by: Lisa E. Taylor November 22, 2011