I had to say good bye to my oldest friend yesterday & it was the hardest thing I ever had to do.My wonderful Mother passed away last Thursday morning. Because we were very close, I somehow woke up in between
A memory and a dream @ 6:19 as the phone rang two minutes later. Somewhere in this heavy heart of mine, beneath all of the anguish, grief and pain, is a smile I still wear from the sound of my mom's endearing voice as I hear her say I Love you son.Presently my heart is shattered & All the joy within me has died for a while. I know God chose her for his Angel the morning she left us so she could watch over all of us from above,To guide, advise & to help make us wise. To let us know that we are still loved very much. When I think of her kind heart and all of those loving years.....Be careful! Wear clean underwear son & don't drive too fast! I'm surprised we never gave that woman a heart attack!.......Those memories will always surround me and now I have to hold back the tears....She truly was a best friend anyone could ever have, & the someone you could confide in & always count on.She always had a tender way, a warm and gentle but all-knowing grin because she knew you couldn't outrun her wooden spoon or return her cross court back hand! We wish to thank you Mother for being our pillar of strength for so many years.And though the fateful time has come when we must bid you this sad yet fond farewell. We will remember all you’ve taught us and we will make you proud.... we promise.....you’ll see.You left us entirely too soon and now have taken flight.We will all miss you terribly.....Terry Bell, because you made everyone around you smile w/ your perspicacious wit, your sense of humor, your goodwill & sense of fairness for all. Someone who you could always turn around & lean on & we all need that someone we can lean on. Truly..... a woman of depth, substance & character. It's a very sad day indeed now that you are no longer here & I will always have a void @ my very core from your absence. However, The world will always be a better place because you were in it & your legacy shall continue & alwaysblossom through your wonderful grandchildren......May God Bless & keep our dear friend, mother & Mimi, Terry Bell. <3