Happy Birthday, Me-Mommie

Today my Me-mommie would have turned 79 years old. I don't know if I should say fortunately or unfortunately God had different plans for her, as she is instead in Heaven with Him. I do miss her and really wish she could have met my children. I am very grateful though that she is not suffering anymore here with us. The peace and joy she has now is exactly what she deserves. I rejoice that I know where she is, but I must admit I do have some grief still lingering these 7 years later. I have felt the pain most recently when talking to Paul's grandmother. Those conversations remind me of what conversations I could be having with Me-mommie right now. You see, some people "get me." I know my personality can be hard to take, understand, and confusing to people who don't know me or my heart well. But, Me-mommie knew me. She got me. And, she was always my advocate I could count on. If there was ever a grey area regarding my intent, she gave me the benefit of the doubt. And, she knew even when I goofed up that I never did it because I wasn't trying to be my best. She knew I was always out to do my best at everything. I know she would be that way with my boys, too. She wouldn't ever stand for anyone to mistreat them or say a single bad word about them! It is hard to find someone like that who knows you inside and out from the longest hair on your head all the way down to your longest toe. I miss you, Me-mommie, and I'll see you again one day! Keep watch over us!