My mother Eleanor Cooper passed away Sunday morning, Sept 9 2007 of a heart attack. Mom was 80 years old, passionate about her Lord Jesus Christ and faithful to her last breath. Mom lived an adventurous life, growing up on a small farm in Western Saskatchewan Canada with 10 other brothers and sisters. She married my father in 1949 and quickly raised a family of 3 girls. I was born 14 years after my youngest sister much to the delight of my father. Mom was passionate about teaching and in the past five to ten years, I learned a great deal about the children she remembered and who they grew up to become. She was quite proud of the legacy she left.
Me and Mom July 25 2005
This is one of my favorite photos of mom and I taken in the summer of 2005. It was always hard to get her to sit quietly for a picture because she loved it so much that she was always giggling. The photos always ended up looking like she was holding back a big giggle. She loved having her picture taken and the photo guys and girls at her photo mart in Lloydminster knew her by name.
Mom began to get more frail in the past few years, and after living alone in her apartment, on the third floor, for the past 13 years, we moved her to a seniors home just a few months ago. We moved her to Leader Saskatchewan, a very small farming community in southern Saskatchewan so that she could be near my oldest sister.
As I said, mom was quite devout.
I believe that we’re a spiritual being having a physical experience, and with that belief, believe that mom is now more a part of me than ever before. I believe that we’re all energy and we’re all connected. Now that mom’s spirit has left her body, she’s with me all the time and it’s actually much easier to communicate with her.
In this weeks podcast, I discuss my mom and her life, more for me than for any other reason.
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I love my mom, still do. She will be with me always.
Be Well Mom
I love you
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That is an awesome picture of you and you beautiful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am happy to hear that you are celebrating her life as well as the new life that your mother is about to embark on.
She will be with you always.
Thank you for sharing this photo and the story about your mother Rob.
Bless you!
Scott
I second that. Great picture, excellent sentiments. Our thoughts are most definitely with you.
my thoughts and prayers go out to you Rob, you are a great person and from that I know that your mom was a great person too.
sorry for your loss rob.
i am amazed and inspired by your strength with regards to your mothers passing.
you and your family are in my thoughts.
jm
Oh my gosh Rob, I am so sorry! How did I miss this? I am so sorry for your loss! I soooooo love the photo of you and your Mother. ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))love Carole
This is beautiful, Rob – thank-you.
What a special person – lucky you
:Michael
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story of your mother….nothing warms a mother’s heart more than hearing a son speak so lovingly of his mother. Your mother’s spirit is very beautiful, and even though I haven’t met you (only heard your great inspiring voice) I know she has passed on many of her wonderful qualities to you….
my prayers are with you
Dianna
Rob, just want you to know that we are sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Continue to share what she taught you with the world, and she will live forever. A mother’s greatest legacy is the witness her children bring to the world.
Rob, I am inspired by your strength of faith. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear about your recent lose. Our condolances to you and your family. I lost my dad several years ago and know the pain and sorrow you are going through. The memory of him remanes but the loss has lost its sting
Cheers,
Edouard
Rob:
I believe God never makes a mistake; therefore, your Mother’s work in this realm must have been complete. What a perfect legacy she left for you and yours. A celebration of such a legacy is an honor for your family.
Love and Light,
Lily
I agree Lily, there are no mistakes.
Thank you all for your kind words of support.
Rob, you are very brave for opening your soul and bringing something so personal and special, for everybody to hear, see, and comment…
“Life is perfect” in response to you and Lily – on this post…
And thanks to everyone who has/is supporting Rob via this forum and in spirit!
Love to you all…
Rob, I am thinking positive thoughts for you……….
What a perfect picture! My thoughts and prayers are with you Rob. ((HUGS)) Namaste