honey

it was around this time of day 8 years ago that my mom went home to be with the lord. i still get a lump in my throat just thinking about it. remembering her on this day these past couple of years has seemed fairly easy, compared to years past. but for some reason, today doesn't seem that way. i think it's because i have webb now. it reminds me just how much i want her to be here to love on my son. she would be so proud of him and adore him so much. it breaks my heart that i'll never get to see what that would have looked like.

everyone always laughed at how much she said "honey". i remember how she once mentioned she wanted her grandkids to call her that someday. i can't wait to tell webb all about her. i know he'll wish she would have been around a little bit longer too. but it's my greatest joy to know that one day we will see her again.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
- amazing grace