You loved by being my first phone call, no matter what you had going on

You loved by listening to all my stories, even when they went on and on and on

You loved by the way you supported me, always knowing the right things to say

You loved by being my best friend, up for anything, no matter what was on my agenda that day

You loved by the way you put your children first, cheering from the stands for every medal

You loved by the way you celebrated holidays, making everything so special

You loved by the way you taught me, how to be kind, have empathy and give grace

You loved by example, how you can be gentle, but strong enough for anything that comes your way

You loved by the way you caught me when I’d fall, when I struggled or made mistakes

You loved me so well, the void you left can feel too vast for me to take

I guess the true meaning of growing up is when you no longer have your mother 

Although it feels like I may drown in my tears,

I know God will keep my head above water

But your love is still with me

Found in the warmth of your memory…

Your love is found in my North Star, trusting I will find what I am searching for 

Your love is found in my unwavering faith, you introduced me to my true Father

Your love is found in my resilience, there’s no mountain you couldn’t climb

Your love is found on the twinkling stars, a ray of sunshine, on the wings of a butterfly

Your love is found in the birds chirping, the squirrels playing in the breeze 

Your love is found in the rainbow after the storm, as the sunlight shines through the trees

Your love is found in my laugh lines, as we laughed so hard we cried

Your love is found in the sunset, in the Northern Lights, as God paints away the sky

Your love is found in your grandchildren, Nana’s legacy is passed on daily 

Your love is found in the way I love, the mother I am, the woman you raised me to be 

Your love is found in the God winks, you have messages left to say

Your love is found in our traditions, as I’ve learned to celebrate life even as it fades away

Your love is all around, greater the love, the easier to find

Your love is lighting my path, guiding my heart, and calming my mind 

Your love can always be found, any minute, every second…

Your love is found in my love for you, always and forever, all the way to heaven ✨