I had a marvelous mother who loved me, sacrificed for me and helped me in every way possible. In all of my growing up, through college and eventually marriage, my mother was always at my side. And when I needed help with my little ones, she was there for me.
Today, we buried this wonderful woman. Can you imagine how I felt when I returned from the services and found this poem in her desk drawer?
THE TIME IS NOW
If you are ever going to love me Love me now while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow
Love me now while I am living Do not wait until I am gone And then have it chiseled in marble Sweet words on ice cold stone
If you have tender thoughts of me Please tell me now If you wait until I am sleeping Never will be death between us And I wont hear you then
So if you love me, even a little bit Let me know while I am living So that I can treasure it
Now she is gone and I am sick with guilt because I never told her what she meant to me. Worse yet, I did not treat her as she deserved to be treated. I found time for everyone and everything but I never made time for her.
It would have been easy to drop in for a cup of tea and a hug but my friends came first. Would any of them have done for me what my mother did? I know the answer.
When I called mom on the phone, I was always in a hurry. I feel ashamed when I think of the times I cut her off. I remember too, the times I could have included her and didnt. Our children loved Grandma from the times they were babies. They often turn to her for comfort and advice. She understood them.
I realize now that I was too critical, too short-tempered, too stingy with praise. Grandma gave them unconditional love.
The world is filled with sons, daughters like me. I hope they see themselves in this letter and realize it. I am sick with regrets but it is too late for me. Do not make the same mistake as me.
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