Our family’s foundation
and inspiration arrived in heaven four
days ago.
Our hearts are heavy but our spirits are strong. Thank you all
for the
wonderful support during this difficult time.
Note: While we gathered at her house 2 days ago, I reread a framed poem that she always displayed in the living room. I gave her the poem on Mother’s Day when I left home for the first time and joined the Air Force 17 years ago. Thanks again Mom for the millions of unselfish and unsung things you did for our family. Viva La Familia!
Dan Avila
June 6, 2009
Note: While we gathered at her house 2 days ago, I reread a framed poem that she always displayed in the living room. I gave her the poem on Mother’s Day when I left home for the first time and joined the Air Force 17 years ago. Thanks again Mom for the millions of unselfish and unsung things you did for our family. Viva La Familia!
Dan Avila
June 6, 2009
What Mom Took
by ©Judith Bond, 1987
Most often when we think of Mom,
We think of what she's given:
The softness of a loving touch,
A gentle guide for living;
A nightly tip-toe in a room,
An understanding look;
But sometimes when I think of Mom
I think of what she took.
She took a child and taught it how
To live this life with pride
She took those kindergarten tears,
And kept them all inside.
She took the hands that longed to hold
Her child and not let go
Used them to push her child along
The way, to thrive and grow.
She also took time to do other things
Like sew, and clean and cook,
And never thought to ask for thanks
For all the things she took.
Thanks, Mom.
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