Not a soul, not here on earth.
You were so much more than grandmother,
Gentle, kind, and loving like no other.
My mind is crowded with memories near and dear,
Ones we made, year after year.
Camping trips to the beach, with all of us in tow- Your vacations weren't to "get away"-
No, you wanted us all to go.
Walking on the pier, barefoot and sun-kissed
Precious memories that will always exist.
You loved my children, the way you loved me
with that special "mawmaw love"- whole, and completely.
I'm so glad they were able to know you
For women of your worth are rare and few.
You were such a great example, living what you taught
from how to make biscuits,to living how we aught.
You taught me that people change, and the past is the past
You loved with your whole heart, and put yourself last.
I never heard you murmur, never heard you complain,
only saw you get up everyday, and do it all again.
I'm sorry for the busyness, that kept me away from you-
But I am extremely proud, that in me, you saw what God can do.
Because He took a spoiled, selfish girl that never gave, only took
And turned me into a woman, that by the grace of God, that old lifestyle forsook.
I am who I am because of Him, and because of your love
that God so selflessly, through you, sent from above.
You are so precious in my sight, the greatest woman I ever knew
God was extra gracious, when He gave this world you.
In loving memory of Shirley Moon Brooks Dec. 13,1934- April 12,2012
That is beautiful Lynn!
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