Letting Go

As Mother's Day draws nearer I find myself reminiscing about Mom. I've finally been able to go through more of her things and find myself smiling and crying, sometimes at the same time. Mom was such a caring and giving person. I also find myself with a deeper understanding of her feelings in certain situations now, how important her family being together was to her and much she sacrificed on so many levels to keep our family close.

As we love and honor each other, we honor her legacy of love. It had been hard for me to let go of any of her things, but I know the time has come for me to let go and set her free.   I've been giving some of her things to those in need and to those who would appreciate them. I know this is what she would have wanted more than me just holding on to them if I couldn't use them. I cherish the memories, but am passing on the blessings. I hold Mom in my heart and am ready for a new level of freedom.

"Freely you have received; freely give" Matthew 10:8 NIV