Most friends and family reading are already aware that I was adopted as a baby. My mom, pictured above, is the beautiful and kind woman who adopted me (along with my dad, whom I’ll write more about later).
My mom was funny yet sensitive, and as I grew up she and I became closer. Before bedtime one night my mom found the lump in her breast that turned out to be cancer. She then had a mastectomy and was in remission for almost five years… that’s when we found out it had metastasized to her bones.
She passed on a Saturday night when I was a senior in high school. I wasn’t prepared for it, though my faith in God had me praying for years that she no longer would be in pain. I now know he called home an angel that night.
The drawing I did in the photo above is from a year ago, and I’m pleased with how it turned out. Mom, this page is for you. Rock on up in Heaven and save me a seat for when we reunite.
Mom, you’re the light in my dark sky
For you are so bright and up so high
I’ll never not miss you, this is true
And as leaves of fall will warn us all
Fierce flakes shall soon start to blow
With blustery, cold winds of snow
You remind us that this too will pass
And time goes on by way too fast
For my faith in you will never die
So many reasons that I should cry
Despite the cold, I won’t lose hold
Keep me warm no matter the storm
Your sweet love shines from above
In any weather, we’re in it together
Jen Is Losing It! 