Tuesday 5 April 2022

Those Precious Hands 🙏

I originally wrote this for my Momma nine years ago in February 2013.
I have since added to it.


These hands held me as a baby.
These hands carried me when I was tired.
These hands comforted me when I cried.
These hands tucked me in bed.
These hands fed me when I wouldn't eat.
These hands held my hand when I walked.
These hands picked me up when I fell.
These hands helped me get dressed.
These hands scratched my back whenever I asked.
These hands spanked me when I needed it.
These hands helped me to swim.
These hands made my dolls clothes.
These hands knitted our treasured afghans.
These hands held all three of my babies.
These hands still make the German pancakes I love.
These hands still try to pinch my bottom.
These hands still hug me tight.
These hands, I love these hands.
I love you, Mom.


These hands are now in the hands of Jesus, who she loved so very much and was so looking forward to being with.
These hands are free of pain and deformity that she had to endure for so long.
These hands are now holding the hands of loved ones who have gone before her.
I believe these hands are now covering us with her love and prayers, waiting to hold us once again when it's our turn to join her.
I love you, I miss you, and will treasure my memories of you, my most precious Momma.
I wish I could hug you one more time.

20 comments:

Mary said...

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. This is so beautiful written, may your beautiful memories sustain you in your time of sorrow. My deepest condolences.

Vickie said...

Oh dear Astrid. I am so very sorry for you and your entire family and your grieving hearts. Thank God that your Dear Mother is in Heaven and no longer suffers pain.

Terri said...

So sorry for your loss!! Your post brought me to tears! Hugs and prayers!

dianne said...

we are so sad for you and we grieve with you, little sister

xoxo from dianne and Melissa

Linda said...

I am so sorry for you and your family Astrid. I'm sending hugs and happy thoughts to all of you.

Linda

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Such a beautiful post about your dear Momma. Words often can't truly express all the emotion and meaning that we have for our dear Mother's, but your words truly do hit the mark. I am sure she smiled many times reading and thinking about your words, as I am sure she smiles down from Heaven on you now. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that knowing you will see her again face to face in Heaven will ease your pain. May His peace wrap around you and give you comfort. ((hugs))

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. The words you have added to the original really do sum up how you are all feeling right now.
She's been through so much in recent years but now she is at peace. You have a lifetime of good memories, so many shared in this blog for us all to enjoy and share the love your family have for each other.

Cindy said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

Astrid, I'm so sorry - for you and for your family who are left to grieve.

Donna Getgen said...

Beautiful Astrid.

Katie said...

Beautiful. I think of you and your dad daily.

Barb said...

What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family, and that dear Dad of yours. I lost my Mom many years ago, life goes on but I will always miss her.

Clare-Aimetu said...

Hugs Astrid to you and all your family. Those are beautiful words that I'm sure your Mom loved when you first wrote them and can now be treasured by you. God bless you all x x

A Patchwork of Crafts said...

Thank you for sharing..now I am going to give my mother a hug.

diamondc said...

Astrid: My heart hurts for your loss, my goodness how your Mother suffered, her reward is to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Beautiful; Tribute to your Mother
Catherine

Faith... said...

Oh Astrid I am so sorry about your loss. The poem is a beautiful tribute to your wonderfully beautiful Mom. If don't think we ever quite miss anyone as much as our Mom so cherish the memories you have of her. Sending prayers to your entire family.

RONI said...

What a beautiful poem, and a beautiful way to honour your precious mother. I'm so sorry for your loss x

Sister4 said...

Beautiful words! Made me cry. Miss my Mom too.

Mary's Thread said...

That is beautiful. I'm so sorry for your grief but so glad your sweet mother is relieved of pain. Your poem is a real testament to her legacy and finding beauty in her work and love. My eyes are all teary!

FlashinScissors said...

Oh Astrid! Beautiful words. I’m so sorry for your loss. My eyes are teary too!
Hugs
Barbara xx 😘