My Cheerleader Mom
In High school I was on the swim team. I’m not sure if any of you have had to attend a swim meet, but they are not very fun to watch. And for the woman who loved watching football and Bull riding, I’m sure it was torturous. None the less mom came to most of my meets. I can remember racing down the lane and hearing my mom cheering for me. Was she in the stands with the rest of the adults?. Of course not! She was down at the end of my lane right in there with my teammates yelling and hollering. A cheerer in the truest sense of the word.
Mom didn’t just cheer at my sporting events but she spurred me on in all aspects of my life. In faith, school, marriage and raising kids. And she wasn’t like this only with me but with anyone she crossed paths with. It could be the cashier at the grocery store, or the guy up the street who has made some poor decisions, or the unemployed person who just needs another chance.
These last few months have been tough, but it was such a blessing to walk this journey with her. As her time to leave us grew near, we started asking her what her wishes were for this service. Of course
she had her chosen songs and favorite verse, but she was also so aware of her Savior and where she was going. Her desire for today was for the gospel to be shared. Her true hope was that all of her loved ones and cherished friends would know Christ and spend forever with her in heaven.
I feel like even now, she’s still cheering for us, hoping to spend forever alongside us with her Savior.
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Lynne and family,
I only had the pleasure of meeting your mom a few times, but she was a truly wonderful woman. And I have enjoyed learning about her from your stories. My condolences to you all, may you have His comfort at this time.
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Kim, Lynne and Kristy. I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all, and will see you all next week. Love Randy.
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Early on after our move to San Marcos we did a lot of planning. We shopped for a brand new kitchen cabinets, flooring, countertops, lighting fixtures, appliances there was something going on all the time. We managed to buy a Mission style furniture cabinet to match my dining room set and some tables that I had and reclining chairs. We really enjoyed bringing that house into home.
We found a beautiful church home Trinity Episcopal Church, which quickly turned into our faith sharing family again. (Emmanuel) We made life long lasting friends. It’s so beautiful to have people around you that love you and support you during times that are tough, that’s exactly what God wanted us to do be there for people when they need us .
There were many beautiful years there we had lovely neighbors, who turned into being such beautiful, good, good lifelong friends. We had so many activities that we were part of it was a really great place to feel very comfortable and safe in and you knew if you needed someone they were phone call away. And I miss all my friends in Foothills every day, but especially I miss Peggy.
She really changed my life in many ways, forever, and all the good. We started out comparing our bible verses and I believe we helped each other grow deeper spirituality. From that point on it always was a center part of our life together for those 28 years we were together.
I enjoyed camping more than she did. She was kind of camped out by the time I came along, but I was gung ho I would have done it every weekend if I could. We managed to go many times even with our neighbors a couple and other close friends.
We both had a desire to travel and take road trips. We were able to see many places, many national parks. All kinds of places out West Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Canada, Montana New Mexico,Texas so many places that I never would’ve had a chance to see if it weren’t for her. And then of course I shared Chicago with her and Wisconsin and Indiana and places in the Midwest, Kansas City etc. We enjoyed many many trips over all the years together. Not to mention all our cruises. Panama Canal, Alaska twice,
Mexico, and all the Hawaiian Islands. We really enjoyed many Las Vegas trips to meet up with friends snd or family If they were coming from the Midwest, we would meet up with them at every opportunity.
We had a wonderful life together she was far more practical and I was more spontaneous, but it seem to be a pretty good blend for many years. I KNOW we had it all for a very, very long time. We were blessed. I miss you Peggy forever. I can honestly say my life will never be the same without you Peg O My Heart. Thank you for being supportive of my kids when they needed it.
As of course, I was with your daughters as well, and your grandchildren and all their activities.
I will see you someday and hope to catch up with you and let you know everything that’s been going on here in Chicago with my family in my life. I know you were concerned but, I think you’d agree I’m blessed.
In response to "When was the last time you spent time with Peggy?"
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Spent many hours with Peggy at Christian Education Board at 1st Baptist Buena Park. She cared deeply for the youth and could often be found assisting with youth events. May the Father of all mercies and God of all comfort fill your hearts and souls and guide you in your grief.
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