Every time I hear this song my heart is heavy.
17...almost 18 years ago my mother passed away. It happened on a Saturday, the next day we went to church. I remember during sacrament meeting I was in the foyer for some reason while this song played. As I heard it play I felt my mother's presence with me, I felt calm and at peace, even though I had never felt so alone or unsure of the future in my life. I didn't know what life would be like anymore. I felt like I was watching my life happen and wanted to press rewind. Somehow during all of these feelings and emotions this song made time stand still and I knew that each time I would hear this song it would be another way to remember my mom, and that she was still a part of my life even though she's wasn't physically with me anymore.
I Know that My Redeemer Lives is one of my most cherished hymns, sometimes it makes me cry to hear it (sometimes it doesn't) and other times I feel very happy. Happy to know that I will see my mother again. But every single time I hear this song I remember my mom; I remember her smile, her soft voice, the wrinkles around eyes when she smiled, I remember her rough hands that would hold me close and tell me everything would be okay. I remember how much she loved me and still does.
This post was inspired by #lifecapturedproject
http://www.lifecapturedinc.com/blog/write-your-heart-out-2
Beautiful post Ang. I didn't know your Mom, but every time you talk or write about her, I get the feeling that she was a very special woman loved by many. And that is one of my favourite hymns, so reverent, peaceful and beautiful.
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DeleteOh, Angela! This post made me cry! It's so beautiful. What a blessing it was for you to have such a special, loving mother and even more of a blessing to know that you will see her again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Arianne :)
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