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May 7, 2003 - "Everlasting Love"
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Welcome to "Mom Week" on 2TheHeart! This entire week of stories, poetry and quotes is dedicated to mothers everywhere! To join in our annual tradition of open "Letters to Mom", send in your letter to any of the moms in your life and we'll print it this Friday! Send your letter, subject line "Mom Letter" to editor@2theheart.com
MOTHER...
You filled my days with rainbow lights, Fairytales and sweet dream nights, A kiss to wipe away my tears, Gingerbread to ease my fears. You gave the gift of life to me And then in love, you set me free. I thank you for your tender care, For deep warm hugs and being there. I hope that when you think of me A part of you You'll always see.
~Unknown~
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A Mother's Day Story of Everlasting Love... by Carolyn Hyden
It was Mother's Day, and I was especially worried about Mom. This year, for the first time, she would be all alone on the holiday. I kept thinking, If only Gary were with her.
My big brother Gary had been a quiet, caring man who loved helping others. Seven years earlier when my father died, Gary moved in with Mom and was a great comfort to her. They loved to play games together, watch TV and read books. Gary took a job at a convenience store close by.
Then one November evening the store was robbed; Gary was shot and killed. Afterward Mom's loneliness was acute, and I never let her out of my prayers.
That Mother's Day I called to see how she was doing. To my surprise she sounded calm, at peace. Then she told me why.
The day before, she had received cards from her five children and seven grandchildren. But walking back from the mailbox, she couldn't help dwelling on the one card she would not be getting, the one child she would never hear from again.
Inside the empty house Mom brewed a cup of tea and reread her cards. Finally she gathered them all together and put them on a bedside shelf for safekeeping. And there on the shelf she spotted a book she'd long intended to read. As she picked it up and turned the pages, out dropped an old faded greeting card with a handwritten message. It read:
"Happy Mother's Day. Love, Gary".
Carolyn Hyden copyright 1992
This story originally appeared in the May 1992 issue of Guideposts, a special 2TheHeart affiliate.
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The Letter Box:
Dear Mike,
I was so moved by your story! Your love and devotion to your mother brought tears to my eyes. I hope that I can leave this same love with my own sons. Thank you! God bless, Deborah H., Florida
Dear 2TheHeart,
Mike Levy's story really touched my heart! As a mother, I was deeply impressed with such great love. Please convey my thanks to Mike for sharing this story and poem!
Sincerely, Elizabeth
Dear Mike,
Thank you for sharing your story about your mother! I have a son and although he is only three, I aspire to one day impart to him this same eternal motherly love. Thank you for sharing your "angelic" memories and welcome to the 2theheart family - you will love it here!
God bless, Karen, IN
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