Lizabeth JoRae Tribute

My darling Liz, it has been two years since you left your home on earth to walk with the almighty Lord. I can’t tell you what unbearable pain I feel without you in my life. I mostly try to remember the good times we had as a family, as mother and daughter and you as Kit’s Sissy. I can say without a doubt in my mind that I admire your strength, as what I thought were your weaknesses, were truly your strong spirit and your passion for life. You’re laid back style, made me think you were not sincere about things, but amazingly, you just never sweated the small stuff. As much as I wanted you to be like me, I truly wish I could be more like you. You are an amazing woman, daughter and sister, and my live is not the same. As much as you didn’t need me in your life, I desperately needed you.

The day you were born was one of the happiest days of my life. I remember your beautiful blue eyes blinking at me as they laid you next to me. From that moment on I always loved your eyes and your infectious smile. Seeing your face always brought me joy. I was proud of your accomplishments and I wanted so much more for you. I didn’t tell you how much I was looking forward to being a grandmother to EJ and what a wonderful Mother you would make. I know he is in your arms and you both are in paradise with God and that brings some relief to know that you have no more pain and that your souls are in an everlasting love and relationship with Him.

Some of the things that make me happy as I remember your life were that you would enjoy the holidays so much. Pumpkin carving, opening Christmas presents and our trips to the lake of course were always precious to me. I was always so happy to see you, and when your car was in the drive, I would be so excited that you decided to grace us with your presence. Kit would say, Sissy is here! So many funny things you did as a child and as a young lady made me laugh. I will never forget when you drew eyebrows on Snapper. We laughed so hard. I always thought it was funny when you slept, however, scared I was that you wouldn’t be breathing when you so sweetly slept with your head tucked under the covers. The cute way you cuddled the Buddle. I miss the work lunches we shared. You had a gift for making people smile with your sweet little ways, like the tilt of your head when you smiled and were truly happy. I admired the way you were with your sister. You were never jealous of her, only deep profound love for her and her needs always came before your own. You helped me raise her and for that she is the young lady she is today. Your impact on our lives is never forgotten, my love.

As I remember your life today, I will grieve, with a heavy heart. I will think of you as I always did, as my daughter, precious and strong willed. Your intense love for animals and those who were young or old handicapped or weak. You had a gift for those people less fortunate than yourself, and wanted to make an impact on their lives and you did. I am grateful for the twenty five years God had given me to be with you and I will always think of you every day with a smile on my face knowing you were a blessing to me and those around you.

I love you my darling and I miss you every day. May you rest in peace and while you bask in the Glory of God and His almighty Kingdom. He prepared a place for you as He promised. We will be together again someday and when we do, it will be again, the happiest day of my life. Knowing where you and EJ are brings me comfort. I love you Lizabeth.

Mom