remembering Gladys through the writing of her daughter Sharmaine...this was written for her memorial...may we always remember what her life brought to us...

"Knowing

And you asked what I have learned?
And I say lots of things...
and most of those things I really don't remember
Now ask me what I know
And I say...this is who I'll never forget...
A woman who wasn't impressed by things
It's because of her that I know things can't make you happy
A woman who had subtle wisdom
because of her I know it's best to listen
I know a woman who was beautiful
It's because of her that I know how beauty is felt
I know a woman who was kind
because of her I know not to judge
A woman who was honest
because of her I know to live the truth
I know a woman who wasn't too proud
It's because of her that I know how to forgive
I know a woman who was courageous
It's because of her that I know fear has no place
I know a woman who knew she was worthy
It's because of her that I know to never be complacent
I know a woman who had substance
It's because of her that I know not to waste time on foolish things
A woman who loved her children
because of her I know love is above all things
I know a woman who transcended race
It's because of her that I'm here
I know a woman who saw good in all things
It's because of her that I know all things have purpose
I know a woman whose love was real
because of her I know love has no conditions
I know a woman who believed in humanity
It's because of her that I know never to lose hope
I know a woman who believed
it's because of her that I have peace knowing she's with God

And you asked me what I've learned...
And I'll tell you what I know...
I know a woman who saw me take my first breath
And it's because of her that I was able to see God take her last

I prayed for healing...
but my mother passed
Now there's clarity...
since my mother passed
Healing abounds...
Because my mother passed

Some things hands touch but don't grasp
Eyes stare and barely see
Life is swallowed but the taste is never known

I love you until the end of time and after that ...you will always be my Mom

R.I.P...Sharmaine

I love you Gladys...I love you Sharmaine...I love you Brea....thank you for those special years
Love,
Summer