For Mrs. E ... I look forward to laughing again with you one day when I finally get Home.

I just got the news today
He said you slipped away quietly
A little over two weeks ago

I wish I would have sent that note
Three weeks ago with news and pictures
So you knew I still thought of you every day

Your battle was courageous
And though it was my job to care for you
It never felt like a job, but rather a gift

Though I longed to encourage you to Him
You showed me a life already tapped into His strength
On a level that is beyond human understanding

Though you were physically unable to care for yourself
You laughed and lived life to the full
Caring for others until your dying day

I will always remember all the laughter we shared
The road trips we took to see your grand babies
And the conversations we had

You introduced me cracklin' cornbread
And loved to spoil me as much as you could
As we enjoyed the simple things in life

You refused to give in before your time
Instead you pushed through
And never cried for yourself

You have laid before me an example
Of how to live life to the full
And how to love deeply those around me

Those 48 hours a week spent with you
Were always draining, but so chalk full of blessing
You made it easy to love you

I am going to miss you
But I know you are dancing again with Him
As your laughter continues on into eternity