Laid my mom to rest yesterday. 💔
Even for a journalist, delivering her eulogy was, without a doubt, the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to write.
But it was an honor to do so.
It was even harder watching her five brothers and son carry her casket, adorned in beautiful white roses and a quilt she made, out of of the church one final time. You can’t put that kind of experience into words.
Despite COVID restrictions and complications, I still thought it was a beautiful service. Thank you to the friends and family who helped me put it together. They know who they are, but I’m still so grateful to them.
Katie, you laid the old body of your sweet Momma to rest yesterday, but she's in a much better place now and the best parts of her are walking around in you now, my friend. All you did was bury the part that was failing her. She is grateful for that. Know you remain in my prayers for peace, joy, strength, healing, and restoration. God bless you, Katie!
There are not words to say ,how sorry and sad I am. But the LOVE for your beautiful mom and the faith you have in God helped you through all the ups and downs of the journey that you shared with your mom, our momma Boer. Now she is looking at you in the way that you remember before this evil disease. Your mom was and will always be your first true LOVE. My heart and Prayers are with you on YOUR new journey in life.. Hugs always.. God bless you Katie..