Tuesday, February 7, 2012

A Bridge Called Love . . . Crossing it Again

Tuesday - February 7, 2012

While Mom was at The Hospice House, a wall down the hallway caught my attention. It was of a bridge. It made me think back to this poem that had been sent to me by a former student when my twin, John, passed away. There is "A Bridge Called Love" that is there for us all. A bridge our loved ones cross when going Home, and a bridge that takes the family and friends through a life time of memories.

As a family, we would like to thank all who helped with Mom's care; spent time with us as we stood watch as she was about to "cross the bridge" to be with Dad; and sent food to nourish our bodies; but especially for all the prayers.

A special thank you to the organization of very caring, compassionate, and an understanding medical team from Hospice. Not only were they caring for Mom, but for the family too. We crossed this bridge together and were never alone. We, the family, crossed the bridge of knowing we had to let Mom go, and we need to continue on until it is our time to cross over to our heavenly home.

A Bridge Called Love

It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.
And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.
There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above...
It keeps our dear ones near us
It's the bridge that we call love.
Author Unknown


The wall at The Hospice House
The words beneath the bridge

Looking out the door of the room Mom was in gave us a view of yet another bridge . . . it was a peaceful and soothing site.
We all will miss Mom, but we know she is in a far better place than we. The memories we will always hold dear and will share with one another.

Those who mourn for Mom can take comfort in the words of Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians; "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8.
We love you Mom!