Thy father and thy mother..

[bobinfaith]

Dear brothers and sisters;

God's Exodus 20:12 commands us to honor thy father and thy mother.  The bible tells us how we should treat dad and mom.

My mom's birthday is today April 17th.  She died in February 2003 and today would have been 71. 

I love my mom.  At her dying bed I could remember knowing that she knew of Jesus Christ but the Holy Spirit prompted me to ask her if she received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. 

She looked at me point blank and said yes.  She received Jesus Christ years ago, repented and felt in her heart she was forgiven.  I didn't know this and once again underestimated her faith.  I then could see she had a sense of peace in her beautiful eyes.

That was the last conversation I had with my mom.  The next day she fell into a coma and later passed on of Leukemia.

Yesterday I emailed my siblings and asked them to reflect on mom on her birthday.  They responded except one sister.

You know, Gather, while reflecting on my mom the one thing I do remember is though mom was not perfect, (who am I?!?)  she did the best she could. 

As mom's first born, the one thing I will also remember about mom is she did the best she could.  I believe that is one of the wishes of every parent when their children grow into adulthood and in the years ahead reflect on.

Your servant in Christ Jesus.     b

[YourPastorT]

Bob,
Thanks for posting this thread. We often forget what is really important in life. I am praying for you today.

In Christ Service

Your Pastor T

[*~Jenn~*]

Bro Bob

This thread is a very good reminder, I can tell you loved your mom very much!

I can tell you also are honoring her even after she has passed, she raised a good boy

Love in Christ,
Jenn

[Popples]

This is so true..Just the other day I was thinking what will my kids say or think about me when Im gone....

[moment]

Thank you Brother Bob...
We never forget, but time has a way of making the beauty shine through in the loss.
What a lovely conversation to have had with her, in her final hours.

I lost my Dad 5 years ago to cancer.
One of the best conversations he and I ever had was 2 months before he pasted.
I talked to him about Jesus.     

My Mother is 78 years old.  She has always been the guiding influence in my life.
She planted seeds of faith in each of her 5 children, me being the youngest.
She has loved the Lord her entire life.

Last year, my Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. 
In November, she she moved in with me and my family.
I left my job, and attending college...and I am now her caregiver.

It still amazes me what my Mother the day the doctor gave us the diagnoses....
she said "Well... you either laugh or cry....and I choose to laugh".   

It breaks my heart to see the decline in her today.