Dear Mom

These are thoughts I should've shared with you many years ago, To express my love and affection - so very much to you I owe! Alas, I didn't tell you I loved you enough, that I'll ever rue. The things I want to tell you now are so very long over due. Thanks for all the pain you suffered just to give me breath, And that time you prayed for me when I was nearing death. I shall always remember your sweet and tender smile. Your words of encouragement have made my life worthwhile. I treasure the many times you shared your faith with me, Especially hearing about His love as I sat upon your knee. Though at times I rebelled at attending church and Sunday school, I'm thankful for those who taught me to follow the Golden Rule. Mom, I treasure many precious memories growing up as a lad. I know the Great Depression sapped the resources of you and Dad. You sacrificed so much to see us kids schooled, fed and clad, And thanks to you, the good times far out-weighed the bad! Though we had little worldly pelf, there was abundant love suffice. When I faced Y's in the road, you always offered sage advice. Though your time here on earth was, Oh, so very fleet, I know that you have found perfect peace sitting at Jesus' feet! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved