Tears

Lord knows that I have cried a thousand times.  I would tear up when someone would win on the Price is Right. Or during a great show where others shared their musical and dancing talents with me.  I would cry for my children when they were hurting.  The pain of shingles brought me to tears. I cried for my mom when she couldn't sing anymore.  I wailed for my sister Barb, taken from us too soon. Tears of sorrow and tears of joy...probably in equal amounts.

Today the tears will flow, the music will play, the sun will shine, and I hope Haylee will be smiling knowing how much she is loved.

Comments

  1. SarahApril 16, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    My heart hurts for you Mary. I am amazed by your strength and openness. Much love to you.

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    You are a strong woman Mary. I know you can come out of this a stronger woman. Prayers and thoughts to you!

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  3. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Mary, I am thinking of you and weeping for your sorrow. God has his arms around You and Haylee. Sending Love and prayers to you. Lori

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  4. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Your strong faith & great big, crazy family will help you through this. I hope you can feel all the love being sent your way!

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  5. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Seeing you for the last 2 days makes me realize you are strong, personally and in faith. You have a family others can only wish for, giving you the advantage...
    You are a wonderful person Mary, we will all always be here for you. xxoo

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  6. maryannApril 16, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Love you cousin I'm here, call me whenever you need to talk to cry to laugh. MaryAnn

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