MARY FRANCIS NAMAKA

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MARY FRANCIS NAMAKA January 28, 2003 A mother is one who breaths life where there is none. A mother is one who fills a new heart with love. A mother is one who puts all others needs above her own. A mother provides the guiding light when no hope can be found. A mother provides the confidence that allow you to believe. A mother is the one who provides the warmest smile and the gentleness of touch that makes you feel compassion for others. The kindness of a mother brings faith and hope for a better world. A mother's unconditional devotion provides the strength to go on. The title of mother represents a life accomplishment that cannot be surpassed by any other. Seasons change as so do lives, but love lasts forever. Living in the hearts and minds of others is to live everlasting life. To my dear mother, I want to express my humble thank you for all that you have done in my life. As to have a heart that is filled with endless forgiveness, is the most cherished gift of all. Although nine years have passed since the angels carried you away, the legacy of love and kindness that you have left behind lives on to eternity. Soar through the sky and be free with your chickadees, hummingbirds and the redheaded woodpeckers that welcomed your touch during your presence of earth. Swim through the streams with the pickerel that you so loved to catch. Watch over your family from the brightest star in the heavens. Keep opening the hearts and minds of others to the most important of gift of life...... LOVE. Sometimes, the words that were never said were always there. I am very proud to have had a mother like you. Your best advice in life.... take time to smell the marigolds ( you so loved to plant), enjoy the simple pleasures of life that money can't buy, follow your heart to happiness, never take for granted what you think will always be there and never forget to tell those you love ......... I love you. I Love you Mom - Love your son ..... Mike.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2012