Choose Life A Eulogy For My Mother
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Choose Life: A Eulogy for My Mother
In June 2006, my mother passed away after a long illness. Despite knowing her time was limited, her death still came as a profound shock.
With the help of my brothers, I crafted a eulogy and delivered it at her funeral. I managed to keep my composure and even maintain some humor until the very end. But saying a final goodbye proved overwhelming. It's natural to cry at your mother's funeral, of course. As an author and a seasoned public speaker, I thought I could hold it together, but grief has a way of overriding all control.
The day was also filled with the presence of relatives and friends, many of whom I hadn't seen in years. While it's important to be gracious when someone offers condolences, it can be challenging when you don't recognize them. With time, people change, and more than once, I found myself asking a trusted relative, "Who is that?" Often, I was surprised at how kind time had been to me compared to others.
We got through the day. At the funeral luncheon, I bid farewell not just to my mother, but to many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends?"some I would see again, and others I knew I might not. It was a stark reminder of mortality. Having lost my father ten years prior, my mother's passing reinforced the urgency to live fully and meaningfully.
In light of this, I'm writing again and eagerly anticipating the release of my second book, Sins and Secrets. I'm thrilled to be an Aphrodisia author, diving back into my passions.
My Mother’s Eulogy
Welcome, everyone, and thank you for being here. We're gathered to remember and say goodbye to our mother, who battled bravely for over thirty years with various illnesses before finding peace.
She was the kind of mother who never stopped worrying about her children, regardless of our ages. Were we eating well? Getting enough sleep? Staying healthy? Her care extended to our father too. They were partners in every sense, best friends who enjoyed each other's company and shared many joyful moments, like dancing the polka and taking family joy rides to spot deer at sunset.
I remember one adventure where they took us down an unmarked dirt road in search of deer. We ended up stranded overnight until lumbermen found us the next morning. Thanks to my mother's meticulous planning, we were fine, and what could've been a frightening experience turned into a fun family memory.
Mother had her unique ways, like toilet-training us by running the faucet and softly saying, "Rain, rain, rain." A method so effective it stayed with us into adulthood!
She loved music, especially singing in the choir and listening to country music, much to our youthful dismay. Saturday nights were dedicated to Country Music Jubilee, Hee Haw, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Her love for gardening yielded both beautiful flowers and bountiful food. Speaking of which, her fried chicken was unparalleled. During family gatherings, she cooked copious amounts, always worrying there might not be enough.
Her artistic flair truly shone at Christmas. She created an enchanting village under our tree, complete with mirrors for lakes and cotton for snow?"an annual masterpiece that my brother now continues in his home.
As the only girl in her family, Mother embraced hunting with enthusiasm. Her red Woolrich jacket and hat with ear flaps made her look like Johnny Carson’s character, Floyd R. Turbo, a comparison she took in stride with amusement.
Mother's emergency preparedness was legendary. Whether on picnics or road trips, she packed for every eventuality?"even bringing appliances to hotel stays!
Through everything, she was driven by her desire to do her best for us. Every night she sent us to sleep with, "Good night, sweet dreams, I love you."
Now, it's our turn to send her off with those same words.
Good night, sweet dreams, Mother. We love you.
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