Tonight I came across this "to do" list my dad scribed for my mom 2 short months before she passed away. There were check marks on everything except the last 2, but I know she did those too....
Late February, 1992
Things I want to do with my extra time:
Write my life's history
Keep reading the scriptures
Have fun things with the kids
Help Ben and Jonathan on their Eagle Scout awards
Finish needle point
Do something for each of the kids so they have something to remember me by
Do things/talk with Tom
Go to the temple
Develop nice relationships with the kids
Tell kids I love them every day
Help kids to have their testimonies grow
Dump Olds. (the Oldsmobile had been "dumped" for years)
Register VW
Adam licensed
Go to family reunion
Read to family (together & individual)
Bear testimony
Things I won't need to do:
No Deeds (mom ran a deed transfer document service)
Worry about finances
Travel, go places
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Thank you, mom for the beautiful trail you blazed. Just a few days ago I was talking with dear friends about how I was sure I am the mom I am largely because of you, and reading your "to do list" supports my thoughts. I love you!
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that made me teary...she was checking off the important things in life. I loved that!!!
What is "dumb olds"?
my type-o, LL. Just fixed it. "Olds" was the Oldsmobile. It had been "dumped" for a long time. I don't think she cared for it:)
I always love these "Mom" posts you do.....it's incredible to think that thanks to the internet your mother's influence is felt and appreciated by so many of us who never even knew her.
Wow, I think I have officially become a blog failure--I miss writing every week and I especially miss catching up with every one. I keep saying that I'm going to get back....
Glad to see you guys are all doing well. Miss you.
What a sweet list. It sounds like she really had her priorities straight. Such a great Mom.
I love this list - and I love that you have it. It's also an important reminder to all of us to what is really important in this life.
just LOVELY.
xo
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