It would have been my mama's birthday today. May 7th, same as my hubby's birthday too. I find myself wishing that God had called me out to write Mom's story while she was still alive, because she has quite a phenomenal story indeed. Can't seem to get my mama off my mind.
The bottom line is that she was handicapped by a tragic car accident in her adulthood. The damage from it caused her years and years of horrific pain that I'm sure no more than a handful have experienced in their lifetime. Though it's taken me my whole life to learn, I am forever endebted to the example she set for me in the faith.
When I get disgruntled, her memory is there. When I get discontent, her memory is there. When I get insecure, her memory is always there. As Mother's Day approaches, it will be my second without her to call on the phone. I miss her. So happy she is whole in mind and body, but I miss her none the same.
God-in-her is the reason that I am who I am today. And what I am is someone who desperately depends on the Lord to get me through each day. She taught me the secret that so many Christians cannot even fathom. It is found in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 (NIV):
The photo above is the last picture my sister and I had with my mom before she couldn't sit up for pictures anymore (only six months later).
Two publications have posted my mom's tribute this month, and I am ever so thankful. One is a Christian newspaper in Amarillo, Texas. The other is an online ezine that is viewed all over the world. You can click here if you are interested in reading my mother's incredible story of courage and God-strength:
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Laura, I was dumbstuck reading the story, ' Lessons learned from Gloria'. I have no words to say except tears and awe for the strength and the faith your mother had in God. As you said, her life has tremendous lessons to learn in fighting against all the odds of life. Your mother is a great example to all who crib for small problems in life. Her life story is a blessing for many.Lot of things to learn from her life, the way you did. God Bless U Laura for sharing it.
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