Isn’t it funny when you’re young you don’t seem to value people or things in your life until you either mature or they are gone. Well I guess I can’t speak for others but only myself, and believe it or not there was a time when I thought I knew more than my mom. She didn’t seem to understand me and I even left home thinking I would do better on my own, but it only led to disaster. Now as a grown woman, a mom and a Nana, I come to realize wow, was I way off base as a young person. I’m sure there were many times I didn’t make it easy for her and I only wish I could sit down with her one last time to tell her how much she means to me today. If only I could turn back time knowing what I know now, but that’s not possible, so I’ve decided In her honour to share with you the wonderful mom I had…
She was a woman of great faith and a mighty prayer warrior, and a perfect example was the time my lifeless body lay in a coma, and as the result of her prayers, God did a great miracle. She was also a woman of deep compassion and she would give the last that she had to others in need, and expect nothing in return. She lived a life of dedication In doing the Lord’s work. She was a woman of great talent and used each gift she had to glorify God! I thank God for her great strength and all of her accomplishments and I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for her prayers….
And even though my mom has passed away, I believe her prayers didn’t end there…
For I believe all of her prayers she’s prayed over the years for her family, God heard, and each prayer she prayed, still has a powerful effect on each one of us today! She has left us a rich inheritance that money can’t buy and we reap the benefits of the seeds she’s sown. We are covered by God’s grace and mercy, and blessed to be a blessing, but that’s not all…through her example…
I’ve learned also to be a woman of faith and compassion. I’ve learned the value of a praying mom and how important it is to pray over my children and grandchildren for the present time and for their future. I follow in her footsteps so they will not only be affected by the inheritance she left behind, but mine as well. I am thankful to God for I know if it wasn’t for her prayers, I wouldn’t be the woman I am today. And even though she is no longer with us, she has left a legacy of love for us all that will live on through us, and we will pass It on, from generation to generation!
Happy Mother’s Day in heaven mom, love you and thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Author June Hodgins 