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

MY BELIEFS, MY THOUGHT, MY CONCERNS, AND MY VIEWS

OK THESE ARE MY BELIEFS, MY THOUGHTS, MY CONCERNS, AND MY VIEWS.
I BELIEVE IN GOD, HE IS THE ALL MIGHTY LOVING GOD.
I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES AND THAT THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON, EVEN THOUGH WE MAY NOT KNOW THE REASON AT THE TIME.
EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE, EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE.
I WILL RAISE MY CHILDREN IN THE CHURCH AND TRY TO INSTILL IN THEM THE SAME MORAL UPBRINGING THAT I HAD.
I TRY TO LIVE MY LIFE SO THAT PEOPLE CAN LOOK AT ME AND KNOW THAT I AM A CHRISTIAN.

MY THOUGHTS:
PEOPLE WANT EVERYTHING NOW, YET THINK THAT IT IS OWED TO THEM AND DON'T WANT TO ACTUALLY WORK FOR WHAT THEY HAVE. THERE IS TOO MUCH BLAME PUT ON OTHER PEOPLE AND NOT ENOUGH RESPONSIBILITY TAKEN FOR ACTIONS. IT SEEMS THAT IT IS ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE'S FAULT.

MY CONCERNS:
WITH THE RISING GAS PRICES I DON'T SEE ANYONE TRYING TO HELP OUT. I DON'T SEE ANYONE TRYING TO GET THE PRICES LOWERED. I DON'T HERE OF ANY OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS TRYING TO HELP THE PEOPLE THAT PUT THEM IN OFFICE.
IT ALSO REALLY BOTHERS ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING DONE IN THIS COUNTRY TO BRING JOBS HERE AND RETAIN THE MANUFACTURING JOBS THAT WE HAVE.

ANOTHER CONCERN OF MINE IS THAT WHEN I DRIVE TO WORK I SEE A LOT OF SCHOOL BUSES, YET NONE OF THEM ARE EVEN CLOSE TO BEING FULL. WHY IS IT THAT WITH THE INCREASE IN FUEL AND THE DECREASE IN QUALITY OF EDUCATION CAN THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS NOT GET THEIR ACTS TOGETHER AND SEE THAT MAGNET SCHOOLS ARE NOTHING BUT A NEW WAY TO SAY BUSING. I DON'T THINK THAT IT IS RIGHT FOR CHILDREN TO BE ON A SCHOOL BUS FOR AN HOUR IN THE MORNING AND AN HOUR IN THE EVENING. THEY CLAIM THAT IS IT BECAUSE THE SCHOOL SPECIALIZE IN DIFFERENT AREAS, WELL I THINK THAT IS A BUNCH OF GARBAGE. I DON'T THINK IT IS RIGHT FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE TO SUFFER AND PAY BECAUSE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION CANNOT GET THEIR SCHOOL SYSTEMS STRAIGHTENED OUT. IF YOU ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH DISCIPLINE, YOU FIX THE PROBLEM, DON'T MOVE IT TO A SCHOOL THAT IS THRIVING AND ACHIEVING ITS GOALS. A MAJOR PART OF THE DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL TODAY IS BECAUSE PARENTS DON'T TAKE THE TIME TO BE PARENTS. THEY THINK THAT IT IS THE SCHOOL SYSTEM'S RESPONSIBILITY TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN, YET THEY GET MAD WHEN THEIR DISRESPECTFUL CHILDREN GET IN TROUBLE. CHILDREN ARE NOT SHOWN WHAT RESPECT IS, WHAT SELF WORTH IS, WHAT HONESTY IS, AND WHAT MORALS ARE.

MY VIEWS:
I AM A CHRISTIAN
I AM A REPUBLICAN
I AM FAIRLY CONSERVATIVE
I AM PRO LIFE, I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, I FEEL MARRIAGE IS A SACRED UNION BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN.
I AM NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT
I AM FOR EQUAL RIGHTS WHEN ALL IS EQUAL
I FEEL WE SHOULD SECURE OUR BORDERS AND PROTECT OUR PEOPLE
WE NEED TO MAKE CHANGES THROUGHOUT THIS COUNTRY FROM THE TOP DOWN
AS AMERICANS WE NEED TO TAKE PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND OUR COUNTRY
WE NEED TO SLOW DOWN AND ACTUALLY ENJOY LIFE
MORE TIME NEEDS TO BE SPENT WITH FAMILY
PEOPLE NEED TO BE MORE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS
THERE NEEDS TO BE CONSEQUENCES FOR ACTIONS, NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE
WE NEED TO GET BACK TO THE BASICS
OUR CONGRESSMEN AND REPRESENTATIVES NEED TO STOP MAKING NEW LAWS THAT FIT THEIR NEEDS
WE NEED TO GO BACK TO THE 10 COMMANDMENTS

THESE ARE SOME OF MY BELIEFS, THOUGHTS, CONCERNS, AND VIEWS. I HAVE MANY MORE, BUT SOMETIMES IT IS HARD TO WRITE THEM DOWN