The music on this site is Dottie Rambo and crew singing “I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before.”
Today I was in Dover with my sweet Mama. And she was tired and a little bit weepy. Some days are just better than others.
It was such a nice time together, and the day went well. We came home to her pretty house, unloaded groceries and flowers, checked to see if she needed anything, and then I decided to come on home.
As I started to leave, I saw her standing there beside her garage so little and vulnerable, and on impulse turned back. She looked at me with questions in her eyes.
“I just wanted to hug you,” I said impulsively. “I wish so much I had hugged Daddy more often, and I don’t want to miss a chance to hug you.” Her cheek was so soft, and her hug was warm. I had done pretty well all day, but I got into my car and by the time I was at the end of the driveway, I was crying. I cried most of the way home, and I guess I’m not done yet.
Life is such a wonderful, beautiful tapestry of good times and grief, wonderful memories and inevitable partings. I have to say that though I really love life, the pain gives it a color that turns my heart towards the Father, and thoughts of what it will be like someday to be in His presence. What will it be like? Listen to the words of His Beautiful, Infallible, Holy Word:
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow or crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.”
Rev. 21:4
Once again — What a HOPE!
Delaware Grammy 
Great post!
What is the name of your son who is going to be in Leon.IA.? I can’t call him Youngest Son can I? Wouldn’t it be a hoot if Dominie,Miss Brooks and Lucy(maybe even Ethel) were all 3 to give him a hug from his mother? The team may be in Leon as I write this. I need to make some calls and see if they have arrived>
That would be our Lem (as in Lemuel Joseph Yutzy)
Oh, what I would give to be able to bottle up the feel of a hug to pull out someday when hugs are no longer available in person!!!
Mary I love your heart and soul! Thank you for sharing like you do.
It’s been a super busy day for us here at the Yoder house. We took Earl over to Elmers old cottage at the Nursing Home until his family can place him else where. It is such a releif to have him gone. Tomorrow the carpet cleaner man is coming to shampoo the upstairs carpets. Holly is having such fun finally getting back into her room.
This evening we will have 30 youth here. I’m making cookies, cheese sticks and mint tea. Then tomorrow will be day trip with going to Tangier Island. Friday my house will be full of company. Bed’s on the floor, kids out in the camper, etc. When it rains it pours.
that was mom by the way….lol
Ah, yes. That blessed hope. Those precious hugs from loved ones. Fleeting time. Good days. And not-so-good days. All part of that tapestry of God’s eternal love and mercy. Though now we’re lookin’ at the back side, not the side He sees. It’ll make a difference in the sweet by and by. Blessings. Love.
Nothing like realizing what we no longer have to realize what we do have….Blessings…
I love how you love life, and make the most of each moment to make memories….keep huggin!
Thanks so much for sharing that! What a good reminder to hug those special people in our lives before it is to late!
What a good reminders to hug our loved ones while we still can. My parents were not very demonstrative, the only times I can remember hugging my Daddy was when my oldest brother died at the age 20, and on the day I got married. The grandchildren have really bridged that gap(with my encouragement, as in give Mommy and Doddy a hug before we go home, etc.) Now we have gotten to the place where he and I give hugs before and after trips, etc, which is a major thing for us. I will keep on increasing these hugs, as I have been doing. I am continuing to pray for you.
Your post made me think of my own dear Mother and I in turn cried, too! She is 74 years old and still in good health but I know (if the Lord chooses to give me life and breath) that the day is coming when she will be gone from this earth. I have hope that we will meet again shortly in heaven. But, I too, try to grab any moment I can to spend with her. Thank you for the reminder.
And isn’t it the pain that makes the good times sweeter?
Yes, we are blessed to have Lem and the team here. It has been good. I think even Ryan might miss them when they leave. He has gotten plenty of attention.
Just found your other comment. My mom had only one knee done. And yes, she finds the therapy painful too, but I think she is doing pretty well. There is a wedding Saturday, and she and my dad were asked to be honorary grandparents, but she still gets too tired to sit that long. So I doubt they will go, and Dad says he won’t go if she doesn’t. Glad your mom had good results.
BEG, I met your son!!!!! It was a very brief encounter in the church lobby and he was about to go on stage so I didn’t get to introduce him to Miss Brooks in the car. We had just driven up form K.C. and would have stayed for the program but it had been a long day for Miss Brooks as well as for me. He was so cute and I did give him a hug, too. I am not sure he got the Xanga connection because we had so little time and I introduced myself as Nancy’s sister. You can be very proud of him!
I’m sorry that I didn’t read your post until now, therefore, I was unable to deliver your message to Lem. 😦