So its Mothers Day

It seems like it was yesterday that my mom passed away, but its been 9 years. I remember like it was yesterday. Today's the day!! Its Mother's Day and it wasn't an exciting day for me. I just took it easy, read, and remembered my mom. There was a time in the service at church where I got teary-eyed because everyone is going out to dinner with their families having a grand old time. I went and visited her grave today after church and stuck my rose that I got at church, by her grave. I visit her grave often just because it helps me deal with the stress from work. When I went there it was sprinkling and as I stood their just starring at her stone the rain got harder. It was like she was looking down from Heaven watching over me this afternoon. I remember watching her or even helping her make dinner, going with her when she went to the store or shopping, giving her a hug and kiss before I went to bed when I was a child. I sure do miss the hugs though. :( I also got to steer the steering wheel for her before and I got to help her in the flowerbeds. Our last family vacation was to Florida. A bunch of my mom's friends from work raised enough money for all of us to go to DisneyWorld, it was at a time where my mom didn't have a lot of energy and whatnot, but that's what I love about her because she never complained about the pain she was in or the lack of energy, she just kept moving. I admire that about her!! I miss her dearly!! She will always be in my heart.


"Holes in the Floor of Heaven"
One day, shy and 8 years old
When grandma passed away
I was a broken hearted little boy
Blowing out that birthday cake
How I cried when the sky let go
With a cold lonesome rain
My mom smiled, said "Don't be sad child.
Grandma's watching you today."

Chorus
Cause there are holes in the floor of Heaven
And her tears are pouring down
That's how you know she's watching
Wishing she could be here now
Sometimes if you're lonely
Just remember she can see
There are holes in the floor of Heaven
And she's watching over you and me

Seasons come and seasons go
Nothing stays the same
I grew up, fell in love
Met a girl who took my name
Year by year we made a life
In this sleepy little town
I thought we'd grow old together
Lord, I sure do miss her now

Chorus
Cause there's holes in the floor of Heaven
And her tears are pouring down
That's how I know she's watching
Wishing she could be here now
Sometimes when I'm lonely
I just remember she can see
There are holes in the floor of Heaven
And she's watching over you and me

Well my little girl is 23
I walk her down the aisle
It's a shame her Mom can't be here now
To see her lovely smile
They throw the rice, I catch her eye
As the rain starts coming down
She takes my hand says, "Daddy don't be sad
Cause I know Mama's watching now."

Chorus
There are holes in the floor of Heaven
And her tears are pouring down
That's how you know she's watching
Wishing she could be here now
Sometimes when I'm lonely
I remember she can see
There are holes in the floor of Heaven
And she's watching over you and me.

"The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious." Martin Luther

On another note, I bought Blue Like Jazz the other night. I just started reading it last night. Its still kinda early to tell if its any good, but what I've heard its a good book.