In Loving Memory of My Dear Mother-In-Law, Mary Katherine Brandon November 21, 1920 - October 24, 1996
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Mother, You placed your life on hold to make sure I had a great one; You loved and cared for me, and never tried to run.
All of your plans and goals took a backseat for my sake, You gave your very best to make sure I was safe;
Often when I stepped out of line, you never spared the rod, You even reminded me how you hurt when I was bad.
You knew what I was thinking before I opened my mouth, You trained me to be courteous and never learned to pout.
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I grew with a right character, the Bible was our guide, You asked the blessed Savior, to keep us by His side.
You never fuss or complained, when things were going bad, I often heard you praying, and giving thanks for all we had.
I know the days weren't easy, times were really hard; And whatever God provided; you to the neighbors shared.
Often food was scarce, but you made sure I was fed, Some brackish lemonade, even a tiny piece of bread.
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You'd warn us never to complain, to be thankful for all we had, For there were many others who had it just as bad.
When I sick and hurting, you knelt beside my bed, You'd pray all night for me, and wipe the sweat from off my head.
There were times you'd walk barefooted, to give a pair of shoes, To a neighbor or a stranger who was worse off than you;
And now I am all grown up and have kids of my own, I hope I would be able, to sow the seeds you've sown.
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I've learned to give the very best, to others who have a need, And to teach my little ones to sow a fruitful seed.
Mom, I am really thankful for the way that I was trained, To give thanks through every storm, for there comes sunshine after rain.
Dearest Father up in heaven, I pray You'll keep my mom, Right close beside you, through this trying storm.
And if it is Your precious will, for her to walk this road, Please, I beg of You, lighten her heavy load.
And when this life is over, may she rest upon your breast, And in Your precious presence, find sweet and peaceful rest.
© Alexis K. Browning 2009. All rights Reserved.
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My special thanks to my friend Alexis for the use of her beautiful poem "For My Mother", as well as for these beautiful graphics. She truly is a "Classique Lady"! Please respect copyright laws, and do not copy in whole or in part without permission of author.
The song playing is "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again" by Loretta Lynn. It is used here for your enjoyment only.
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