Thursday, July 25, 2013

Airline to Heaven...



Yesterday we laid my mother in law to rest.  Patty had battled various cancers for 10 years and finally 'won' the fight by gently going to sleep. 

She was a woman that was well loved by family, friends, pets and the community.  Her life was rich and full and we have spent the past weeks hearing her recall stories about her past.  She was generous and would truly give you the shirt off her back.  Her gardens were lovely and her pride and joy.  Patty was a woman of very strong faith and committed in her belief that heaven and it's garden was waiting for her. The above pic is one we took on one of the last nights of her life.  It was my comment that it looked like heaven, visible to us but calling for her.

We are finally home and trying to adjust to our new reality.  Weeks of too much driving, eating out, worrying, deciding, waiting and sitting around have proved to be more exhausting than a busy, regular day of regular activities.

Rest in peace, dear Lady.  You are loved and will be missed by us all. xo

4 comments:

Charles Gramlich said...

A wonderful tribute. So sorry for the whole family's loss.

the walking man said...

May those left behind find peace as she now has resting in the house of her ancestors,Jodi.

jodi said...

Charles-Thank you. We are trying to adjust-losing a Mother is hard, as you well know. x Mark-Peace is what we are all searching for. Acceptance gets easier with time. xoxo

Anonymous said...

Beautiful,I know Patty would love it. I will always remember her dressed to the nines with her warm and friendly personality. Oh Yeah and driving her big caddy! Rest in peace sweet lady.