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To My Mother
Shirley Eleanor Childress
December 1, 1925 - December 4, 2008
There are no words that will ever be able to express how much I will miss you. You have always been my best friend. You were the only one I could call and pour my heart out to...you did not judge me...you just loved me unconditionally. You comforted me when I was sad and felt like there was absolutely no one on this earth that understood how I felt. You always listened and understood. You never made me feel that I had to be a certain way, or act a certain way, or do anything for you in order to receive your "stamp of approval". You showed me love in so many, many ways! It wasn't just words, Mom, that you would say, it was always in actions. I remember when you sat up all night and sewed me a dress to wear to school the next day simply because we didn't have the money to buy one. I remember when we walked in the snow on Christmas Eve looking for a church to attend services and we held hands the whole time because you didn't own a car. It was so very cold and, finally, when we found one, you were too embarrassed to go in because of the waitress uniform that you had on because that was all you had to wear. You taught me how to bake a turkey and make dressing! I remember when you switched me on my legs, even though I was 20 years old, because I stayed out too late and you were worried. Afterwards you cried because you did it, but, you were just loving me, Mom, by caring where I was and why wasn't I home. When I had my first baby and would freak out when she would spit up terribly, you were there to "show me" what to do. We would laugh a lot and, yes, sometimes I wouldn't listen to what you had to say and I know that would frustrate you. Oh, Mama, I can't believe I can't pick up the telephone and call you practically every day like I have done for years! What will I ever do without you? I know that you know how much I love you. I did the very best I knew how to show it, especially as you got older. You had a hard life, Mom. You struggled just to survive day after day. You were both my Mom and Dad since he chose to leave a long time ago. But, you never did. You never made me feel unwanted or unloved. You were always there to be strong when I needed some strength and the most generous and caring person I know. Everything you have had all your life, you gave away...even though in the eyes of this world, it didn't have much monetary value. You gave because you were full of compassion for those less fortunate. I know you are in heaven with Jesus and, for that, I am so very happy for you. I would never want you to suffer anymore. You are the most beautiful person I have ever known in my entire life and when you flew away, you took half of my heart. I feel like I am now an orphan without you Mom...and I know you understand what I am talking about. Please save me a place very close to you when I get to heaven. All of my love....Regina
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