If tomorrow starts without me
and I'm not there to see;
if the sun should rise
and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
but when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came down and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned and walked away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
t seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
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As I was browsing the obituaries (a really bad habit), I came across this poem. In just a few weeks, my mom will have been gone from this earth for 2 years. I am so thankful for the 51 years that I did get to have her here in my life, but still so sad for the many years I didn't get to share with her.
I know with the utmost certainty that she is in a much better place, but it still hurts to not have here with me. I miss you Mom every day, every minute. I have somehow by the grace of God made it this far, and I know I will continue on. If there is anything that you taught me it was to be a strong, independant woman. I love you so much and miss you.
Your daughter, Janda
