Sue, Jimmy and Norbert,
I am so sad for your loss. I am, however, happy that Allison is singing and dancing up a storm with her Heavenly Father! I know you will miss her and because this was so sudden, you will probably take more time to grieve. Be free to cry, yell, scream, be quiet – whatever it takes for you to grieve. Your mother was a very special lady. Take comfort in knowing she loved you, she knew she was loved and now she’s with her Creator!
I have many memories of your mother; I’ll never forget how she and my mother would have little arguments in songsters about singing the high notes! I remember our mothers chasing us around the church looking for us when it was time to go home. I remember her hearty laugh at Family Games Night at church and any other gatherings. But I think my most memorable moment was when we left Calgary and she went to say goodbye to mom. They hugged each other and I thought they would never let go. I know they loved each other and would miss one another.
I really thought when I was about 8 or 9 years old that Allison would be my mother-in-law one day; just didn’t know if it was Jimmy or Norbert I was going to marry – I liked each of them every other week! haha
Here’s a song my cousins and I sang at my grandmother’s celebration of life a few years ago. I hope you find as much comfort in the words as I do:
I feel the touch of hands so kind and tender.
They’re leading me in the paths that I must trod.
I’ll have no fear for Jesus walks beside me
For I’m sheltered in the arms of God.
So let the storm clouds rage high,
The dark clouds rise,
They don’t worry me;
For I’m sheltered safe within the arms of God.
He walks with me,
And naught of earth shall harm me,
For I’m sheltered in the arms of God.
Soon I shall hear the call from heaven’s portals
“Come home my child, it’s the last mile you must trod”
I’ll fall asleep and wake in God’s sweet heaven
For I’m sheltered in the arms of God.
May God’s amazing grace and love bless and comfort you in these days!
Love, Dayna
