Mom's Page

Virginia Sandlin Green

Aug. 5, 1907--June 20, 1980

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The day you left us started out like any other normal day in our lives. But then Pop's called on the phone to say you had fallen and he needed help. You never woke up and left us that evening. I can still remember that day as though it was yesterday, we were planning Mindy's Birthday party. You were a special Mom, full of laughter and joy. How I wish you could know how all your grandchildren and great-grandchildren are very special too! They have done you proud. Your love of the rose garden that was in your yard, has carried over to us. Christmas held a special place in your heart, how you loved to spoil the grandchildren!
Love and Miss you, Mom.
We remember.

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What is a Mother's love?

It is something that is very, very special.
It is something that no one can really explain.
It's something that is made up of much deep
devotion, joy, pain and sacrifice.
It is endless and unselfish and it endures
whatever may come.
It is full of hopes, dreams, tears and pleasure.
Nothing can ever destroy it or take that
special love away.
It is very patient and forgiving.
A Mother's love is a lifelong commitment
to selflessness.
More often than not, it requires much more
giving than receiving.
But it is something that is given with delight,
gratitude, enthusiasm and much satisfaction.
A Mother's love never fails or falters even
though the heart is breaking.
It is always believing when all the rest of the
world is condemning.
A Mother's love is a splendored miracle that man
cannot understand for it has no beginning it has no end.
~~Author Unknown~~

To my dearest family

Some things I'd like to say,
But first of all to let you know that I arrived O.K.

I'm writing this from heaven, here I dwell with God above,
Here there's no more tears or sadness,
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again,
You were missed while you were gone,
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly, you're part of my big plan,
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do,
And foremost on that list was to watch and care for you.

I will be beside you every day and week and year,
And when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years,
Because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain,
Remember there would be no flowers unless there were some rain.

I with that I could tell you all what God has planned,
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

And to my many friends,
Trust God knows what is best, I'm still not very far away from you,
I'm just beyond the crest.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb,
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too,
That as you give unto the World so the World will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow or in pain,
Than you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain.

And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go.

When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when you feel that gentle breeze or the wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.

And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going, you are coming here to me.

And I will always love you from that land way up above,
We'll be in touch again soon.
P.S. God sends his love.
~~Author Unknown~~

A Mother's Farewell To Her Children

When I must leave you
for a little while,
Please do not grieve
and shed wild tears.
And hug your sorrow to you
throught the years,
But start out bravely
with a galliant smile;

And for my sake
and in my name,
Live on and do all
things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
on empty days,
But fill each waking hour
in useful ways.

Reach out your hand
in comfort and in cheer.
And I in turn will comfort
you and hold you near;
And never, never be
afraid to die,
For I am waiting for
you in the sky!
~~Author Unknown~~