Twenty years ago today my mom was called over into glory after a 1 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. I think she knew she was sick before that but being the strong little (5’1″) woman she was, she never went to the doctor. My precious father served in the Air Force for 27 years so they had great benefits.

Even so she never went to doctors.

Maybe with Pancreatic Cancer it wouldn’t have helped. Maybe she knew that.

I’m celebrating her life today by sharing this funny story about my adorable little mom, Frances Louise Williams!

My parents lived in Florida & I was in Texas. This one particular year, my 16 yr old daughter Desiree’ & I went to visit. Desiree had her drivers license so I let her drive the last leg of the trip.

Driving up the hill and arriving at our destination late in the evening, Desiree & I jumped out of the car and ran in the front door to give my mom & dad big big hugs!!!

HUGS HUGS HUGS!!     Then more HUGS HUGS HUGS!

Once things settled down I asked Desiree’ to get our bags out of the car. Out the front door she happily went, only to come running back in & yelling

“MOM!!! THE CAR IS GONE!!!!

To which my panic stricken little mom replied in a half whisper, fear & trembling in her voice

“Didn’t you bring it????” 

The sad part about that statement is I thought to myself “Didn’t we?”

Out the door we all ran, searching frantically for the car! Did someone steal it in that short time???

Ends up Desiree’ didn’t put the emergency brake on. The car rolled backwards into a tree. Which was a good thing because that tree kept my car from rolling into the road and causing a possible wreck.

My mom gave me so very much. If only I had known what a treasure she was back then.

Forget the “if only’s” 

I know now what a treasure she was & I hope to honor her memory & make her proud with the life I’m leading today. One step at a time.

yep. Sadly I fail.  Often. Yes I do but keep trying.

Frances Louise Williams was a wonderfully kind beautiful woman who NEVER said a mean or bad thing about anyone.

Did I remember to say beautiful? because if there was ever a beautiful woman heart, soul & spirit,, it would be my mom. If only I can walk a little closer in the memory of her tiny little footsteps.

Not a church woman & yet she walked more righteously than most church women I know. (yep. I said that)

Today.    I choose to set the sadness & sorrow of missing her aside. I chose to embrace my mom’s memory in light & love. And try to model her memory by always trying to do better.

I love you always mom.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THIS TRIBUTE TO MY MOM

Precious Memories_What a Friend We Have in Jesus – Beth Williams

Muah!  Wishing you all well.

Beth

p.s. The picture is of my daughter Desiree’ before a dance recital. She lived with my mom while I traveled to Singapore in 1984 to perform with the band Japonica & then toured the USA with my band. She was with my parents for a total of 6 months.( I felt guilty the entire time)  This was during one of my visits home.

And what is up with that eye makeup I was wearing??? yikes!