A Special Lady in my Life

This beautiful 95 year old woman in this picture is my mother-in-law.  As I see her with divine eyes , I see God shining bright in a small, but mighty package.  I give thanks for her loving and wise presence in my life.  I never had the gift and experience of a nurturing mother.  In my younger years, I remember watching mothers and daughters shopping, walking, talking and loving each other openly. I used to dream about such a relationship and wonder what it would feel like. That dream has come true through my mother-in-law, Erma Farrelly.  She has comforted me in times of sadness, imparted wisdom when needed, shared past family stories that have made me laugh, made me cry, and most importantly filled that spot within me yearning for  a mother’s love.  I give thanks for her unconditional love and acceptance for each and every member of her large, extended family.  She is a queen and a light of God.  She is a hero to me and I love calling her “Mom.”