It's been 25 years since my Mom left the cares of this life behind. I've blogged about her so many times. Her Bible is one of my greatest earthly treasures. I posted this beautiful poem in 2010 and know this is how Mom would have felt...
When I'm Gone
by Mrs.Lyman Hancock
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best
Mom,
There are so many things I remember.
Most of all I remember your love. You'll never be forgotten.
Norma D. Fultz
January 1, 1940 - October 10, 1998
There are so many things I remember.
Most of all I remember your love. You'll never be forgotten.
Norma D. FultzJanuary 1, 1940 - October 10, 1998
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