January is a Month of Memories
We are a gift from up above, God sent us down with all his love.
There comes a time that he will say, I need you home with me today.
All the memories of the past, forever in your heart will last.
This is a poem I wrote for my mom when she passed away on January 15, 2000. It’s hard to believe she has been gone for 23 years today but she lives in my heart with so many wonderful memories.
Mom loved flowers and we started her memory garden from some of the flowers we received from her funeral. Throughout the years we have added many more flowers and angels.
I know mom is with us every time a cardinal or butterfly appears in our yard. I was so lucky to catch some perfect photographs of this cardinal and the beautiful yellow butterfly landing on mom’s angel. I posted a blog with a video of mom’s yellow butterfly who stopped by with a message from my mom.
January is a month of memories that live in my heart. My mom and dad were married on October 15, 1943 and were inseparable for over 56 years. Mom had Alzheimer’s but the minister was so patient with her, helping her with the words as she renewed their vows on their 50th wedding anniversary in 1993. My dad missed mom so much and on January 20, 2006 he went home to be with his loving wife. So many memories of my mom and dad, I miss them both so much but I know they are together in heaven smelling the roses.
On January 13, 2019 my mother-in-law was ready to go home to all her brothers and sisters. She was the last of them and at 102 years old I’m sure she was happy to be together with her family. We had a 100th birthday party for her and even our grandson’s puppies were excited to visit her.
This past week has been very heartbreaking for my older sister. Anne and Ken had been married for over 54 years and passed peacefully at home with Anne at his side on January 4, 2023. They live in Albany, New York and hubby and I just returned home early this morning from being with Anne. Back in July we had a mini sisters reunion and I told Anne we would have to get together again soon but wasn’t planning on it this way.
My younger sister came down from Maine so we were able to get a picture of the sisters again. Ken was an avid Cleveland Brown’s football fan and always sported a team hat. I’m sure Ken is cheering his team on from heaven.
January is a month of memories, so many wonderful ones that will live forever in my heart.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful heartfelt memories. I also enjoyed your butterfly video. My mother loved the color yellow so I couldn’t resist taking a look. Happy January
Thank you for visiting my blog today Lisa. My mom was so special and I know she is still with me and watching over and guiding my family.
This is a beautiful and touching post, thank you for sharing your memories and emotions. It’s clear that your loved ones have left a lasting impact on your life and their memories will be cherished forever. Your story of your family members passing on the same month, is heart-wrenching but it’s also so comforting to know that you have these beautiful memories of them.
Your poem for your mom was lovely, it truly captures the feeling of loss and love. I also really appreciated the way you’ve incorporated nature into your memories of your loved ones, it’s such a beautiful reminder that they are still with us in spirit. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to lose multiple loved ones in the same month, but it’s clear that they will always be in your heart. My condolences to you and your family and I am still happy for you as your memories keep them with you all the time. Thanks, Martha!
We know death is inevitable but it still hurts when are loved ones leave us. But I know they are all at peace, in no pain and watching over their loved ones. I share my poem with many who have lost loved ones. Thank you Paul for your kind words.
Martha, I’m thinking everything Paul said. What a month! It’s so wonderful that you keep your heart and spirit open, even when sad things pull at you. Hugs–
It’s the wonderful things and memories that keep me going and know that my loved ones are pain free Kebba.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m happy that you have all these positive loving memories.
Thanks Amanda, death is inevitable but still heard to get through.