Happy Birthday Mother  / Linda Shupe-Walden (daughter)

 

sending you lots of special BiG birthday hugs today! I love & miss you more each day that passes.. Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Mother

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Letter From Heaven  / Linda Shupe-Walden (daughter)

To my dearest family some things I'd like to say...
but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and He said "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years
because you are only human they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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Always Missing You, Mother  / Linda Shupe-Walden (daughter)
I have almost 58 years of memories of my Mom.. Some funny, many fond or pleasant and some that I’d rather forget because I knew I had disappointed or hurt her. But even those memories are actually good ones for me, because Mom was never judgmental or critical she never kept score..  Rather she picked me up brushed me off and helped me back up on the horse while encouraging, no demanding that I keep trying.. She always expected us to be better, try a little harder and was confident that we could always rise to the level of her expectations… But she always loved us all unconditionally warts and all.  Mom was a typical “Mother Bear” protecting and always watching over her cubs.  Mom enjoyed family vacations special celebrations family reunions and holiday gatherings. Mom was the best cook on the eastern shore..  More personally she helped me raise my children; she was broken hearted when we suddenly lost my daughter Dawn in a 1989 auto accident. Mom really got a double whammy; she was completely devastated over Dawn and worried about her own daughter too.. I really don’t remember how we actually made it through that difficult time.. During her life she faced the loss of her Father and Mother as well her husband our Dad.. Then she lost 4 of her beloved brothers she also had to face the loss of a child, her son & our brother Dave and then 2 more of her beloved grandchildren were to follow after Dawn; Little David (2004) and my other daughter Laurie … Again we somehow weathered life’s storms… Mom stayed at my side every step of the way throughout every major loss steadfast in her love, concern, support, encouragement & guidance..  Somehow together we made it to the other side of the grief..  Mom surely had her battle scars but she never lost her will to move forward and drag us along with her, sometimes with us kicking and screaming..  It is most comforting to me imagining her crossing over to the other side into the arms of the Lord, our brother Dave, our Dad, her grandchildren as well as all of her family friends and loved ones that went ahead.  She is my Mom my friend my buddy my partner in crime and my confidant I simply cannot imagine tomorrow without her here in it. It’s only been a few short weeks and I find myself frequently picking up the phone to call her. My life shall never never be the same. Thank you Mom for being one of the best Mother's on this earth, and being MY Mother. I shall miss you forever. You've left a hole in my heart that shall never ever heal. I love you so much. Until we are reunited. Close