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Bob and Pam Harden posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
To Gary and Terri and children,
We are sorry to learn of your Mother and Grandmothers passing. We will continue to lift you all up in our prayers.
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MARK KELLEY posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Gary I am truly sorry for yor loss. Please know that you and your faimly are in my prayers. Even in these difficult time the Lord is our constant companion who sees all that happen and uderstands all that we feel. I pray that He will uphold you and comfort you and your family. Your Friend
Mark
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Gary & Terri posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
So sorry to hear about your mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
The loss of my mother has been a great one not only to me but to her entire family. In my remembrance of her and what I would like the world to know is that she is the one person who accepted me and understood me better than anyone else and always loved me in spite of my numerous shortcomings. She was quick to forgive those who hurt her and quick to offer hope when there seemed to be none. She carried her family in her heart and loved without condition. She is someone I will always admire and strive to be like. Her home always had an open door policy and no matter the hour, you were always accepted as her personal guest. Her food always warmed my soul and her words soothed my pain. I will forever miss her hugs, smiles, and compassion. She died with very few material things, but the wealth that remains will forever live inside me despite those who try to rob me of it. I hope I do her proud. tlc
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
I cannot believe it has been a year and 20 days since I lost my mom. It still feels like just yesterday when me, my husband, and son were sitting in her living room enjoying the glass of tea and talking about what to make for dinner. The pain remains prevalent and the loss great. I cannot tell you how many times I have picked up the phone to call her over the past year to share with her the events of my day. I miss her sound advice, but most of all I miss the love she shared with me. If I could say one thing to her right now, I would say I am sorry I wasn't there to help during your time of crisis. I feel orphaned. Mom was the staple, the common bond that kept the family together. Now that is gone and my family is in shambles. I miss you mom. I miss your strength, your willingness to fight, and our time together. Maybe with time, my family will be okay and we can just love each other the way you would have liked. "Til next time Mom; your loving daughter, Tessa
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
As recent as today, I had a vivid dream Pulling up in the drive, it seemed so serene
I saw her smile and her familiar face
It had been too long since I saw her smile
Oh how I had missed her for too long a while
I opened my door and smelled her roses
Her pansies, and dahlias, and numerous posies
She opened her arms and welcomed me home
Oh what a blessing it was to be home When I awoke, I could still see her face
Oh what I would give for one more embrace
My mom has left me for brighter shores
Where peace abides and pain is no more
What a sweet, sweet spirit that forever abides
Will forever remain permanent in my mind When I pulled into my driveway this evening, I noticed something I had planted peeping through the ground looking up at me. Several years ago my mother gave me some daffodils she had ordered from some silly magazine and paid way too much for I am sure when she could have probably gotten them cheaper at Wal-Mart! For some reason they had not come up last year, but with the onset of spring this year, I saw them. I felt joy when I looked at them, but I also felt sadness. What I would give if I could have shown their pretty yellow blooms to my mother. I still remember the day mom went outside to plant them with me. Everyday I am reminded of my mother when I see something beautiful and am taken back to at time when she was still with me. I am blessed to have had a Christian mom because I know that some day I will see her again and she will have all her beautiful hair and her health will be perfect. I can see her now up in heaven enjoying all the beautiful flowers and all the radiant colors surrounding her. I miss her desperately. Forever cannot some soon enough. TLC
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Today marks the second Mother's Day without her. In years past, I would go home to spend the weekend with her and always left feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. I absolutely hated leaving mom there alone, especially in her fragile state. I had a dream of one day building a home big enough to house me, my husband, my mom, and my son where she could live comfortably and enjoy being surrounded by a family who loved her deeply and unconditionally and not have a worry in the world. Sadly, she left me too soon. Anyway, on those particular Sundays, we would always attend church that morning and at the end of the service, the pastor would hand out carnations, some red, some white. You took a red one if your mother was still living and took a white one if your mother had already passed. Mom always took a white one and I always took a red one and was thankful and blessed I was able to do so. Today, sadly, the white one was for me and it felt like a stab in my heart. I wondered today how long I would mourn the loss of my mother and still came up with no answer. Those of you who can take a red flower, deeply cherish your mother and never miss and opportunity to call her or to go by and check on her; make sure she has everything she needs and yes, those things she wants but could never afford, but most importantly, don't wait until she is lying on her death bed to ask for her forgiveness for the missed times when you could have seen her but chose not to. Afterall, she is the one who gave you life. The Holy Bible teaches us to honor our Mother without placing conditions on that commandment; when was the last time you could have seen your mother but chose not to? I hope my life honors her memory.
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Tessa posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Well, my second birthday just passed without my mom. I woke up Saturday and my first thought was, mom is going to call me today! It's my birthday. Then I just turned my head into my pillow and cried myself back to sleep. I keep hoping the tears will stop and my pain over the loss of my mother will at least subside somewhat. Last month was even harder because it was her birthday. She would have been 78 years old. I had hoped she would at least live to see 90. Nevertheless, I made it through my birthday with my dear friends but without my husband. My heart was very heavy, but it was nice to be surrounded by people who care about me and genuinely love me for who I am; even more than my own blood family. What a path of destruction my mom's death brought to my family. I try to think to myself that mom would want me to be happy and make an attempt at being, but I just haven't had any luck yet since she left me. I pray everyday that God grants me forgiveness for every mistake and bad thing I have done in my life so I can make it to heaven and be reunited with my mom and dad and finally see my God who made all of this possible. Dear Mom, I miss you now and will continue to miss you until I can see your smiling face and feel your arms around me again telling me everything is going to be okay. I love you Mom. Tessa
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Tessa posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
The other day when I looked at my computer and the date read 11/25/11, it was hard to realize that it had been 50 years since my dad’s passing. I have often wondered what it would have been like to have known him, hear his voice, or even be scolded by him when I made a mistake. I began to reflect on my dad and mom that day and often wondered how they interacted with each other. Mom always told me that he loved a good joke and enjoyed making others laugh. She said his smile not only lit up the room he was in, but the rooms next to the one he was in too! When I asked mom to tell me his best quality, her eyes lit up and she said “He had the biggest feet she had ever seen and a heart to match!” What a legacy huh? I learned over the years that my dad was a man of integrity, honor, and humility. Mom said he never met a stranger and would give the shirt right off his back if someone needed it and never expect it back. He owned her heart. Most importantly, she told me he was a true Christian. He carried a Holy Bible in his front shirt pocket and was proud of that heritage most of all. He walked with God. Mom was proud to be his wife and loved only him until she went home to heaven to be rejoined with her heavenly father and my earthly father, her husband. At this juncture in my life, I too await to be rejoined with my heavenly father, my earthly father, a person I never met, and my mom, the woman who taught me everything important in my life; none of which has to do with money or possessions, but the love we hold in our own hearts for one another. I am so glad I am the daughter of two Christian parents and a mother whose love I still feel in my heart even today, two years, one month and 21 days since she left this earth to go home. It’s interesting, I feel more love from my deceased parents and more connected to them than some members of my own family. It saddens me somewhat, but to take the higher road like my mom and dad would have wanted me to, I’ll just pray that man who shunned me and love him anyway, and if anyone is wondering what mom’s greatest quality was, I’d have to answer and say, her ability to forgive. I still miss you mom and think of you every time your Audubon clock chirps. Until we meet again, never to part. TLC
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Tessa posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Happy Valentines Day Mom! When I couldn't go home, I would always call her and wish her a good day and tell her I love her. I miss being able to do that and everytime I think about every opportunity that passes that we used to share, I wish I could have her back. I lost my best friend the day she died. My heart bleeds. tlc
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Dear Mom: Spring is in full bloom. I have two rose bushes now and they are so beautiful. Everytime I look at them I think of you and the beautiful flowers you used to grow. I am even building a vegetable garden behind my home so I can have some really good cucumbers and green beans like you used to grow. Now, if I could just cook as good as you I would be truly doing something. I bought a hyacinth flower the other day and everytime I smell it, it reminds me of your front room in your home; what a sweet smell that was. I miss you mom, especially this time of year. I look forward to the day I can see you again. I love you mom. tlc
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Hi everyone: Thanksgiving is coming up next week. Normally I would be looking forward to going to mom's for some wonderful turkey and dressing, but this will be the fourth that we cannot. It is especially hard this time of year because October marks mom's death and November marks my dad's passing. I wish I could overcome the sadness and overwhelming grief I feel, but I'm not there yet. I wish I could have had more time with her; however, that is not the case. I can still hear her laugh and remember how happy I felt when I was around her. I miss the smell in her house and the warmness of her home. I miss you mom. Hope to see you soon! Your loving daughter, Tessa
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Tessa posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Hello Friends and Family: It has been four years and 11 days since mom's passing and four years and 18 days since I lost my family. I miss everyone and wish I could understand why my mom's passing did not draw us closer together. I would love to say that I am healing from the loss of her, but I am not. My hurt seems to grow deeper with each passing year and coming to some type of resolution seems impossible. She was a sounding block for me, an advice giver, and one of my dearest friends. I just don't know how to move on. No matter where I work or what I do, including getting my bachelor's degree, nothing seems to help. The wound is still open and my grief intensifies with each passing day. During this month as I watch all the pink ribbons come out in honor of breast cancer survivors, I am reminded that my mom did not survive and the loss continues. I feel abandoned and alone. I love you my family - Angela, Stephen, Trey, Alex, Lacey, Gary, Terri, Jean, Eloise, Bonnie, and all my cousins and their families. It all seems so hopeless.
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Christmas is five days away. I wish mom was still with me so I could go visit her. I miss her so desperately. I was putting my tree up yesterday and found a box of birds she gave me that she used to put on her Christmas tree. She loved her birds and I love her. I miss you Mom. Love forever, Tessa
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Tessa Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 0001
Hello to all who read this; I hope that each of you are well and happy. As for me, some days are better than others. Since our move, I seem to be pressing forward somewhat and embracing my life without mom, but I don't think it will ever be anything easy for me to do. The other day I was in our local Hobby Lobby looking around and found some chimes; they reminded me of mom's that she used to have at her house, so I bought them, brought them home, and hung them on my front porch (which mom would have loved, by the way). A few days later, we had to run over to Tractor Supply because we wanted to buy some corn to feed the deer that sometimes gather in the field behind our house. As I walked around the store, I noticed some bird feeders, specifically one that reminded me of mom's feeder, so I bought it and every day birds flock to it and eat. Mom would have loved that just as much as I do. Moving forward I am going to start focusing on celebrating her life than grieving her death. One day I will see her again and we will never have to be apart again. I love you mom. Tessa
