How a child or young woman progresses through life's chapters without a mother at her side for guidance and support is something few people can relate to. Though we do not have the bond of a physical mother at our side, we do have the bond of our sisters who have experienced the same hardship.

If you are experiencing blocks in your progress toward creating a life you can love, and you feel that this block is related to the loss of your mother, do write in. I will be glad to share with you tips that have helped me through the years.

I'd like to dedicate this poem by Terri McPherson to my late mother, who instilled in me an undying courage to dream, to believe, no matter what...

I am not gone, I am changed.
Have faith and please believe me.
God did not take me away from you,
He split the skies and received me.

Now....

I'm an echo in your laughter,
a reflection in your tears,
an extra thread of strength
to help you overcome your fears.

I'm an added ray of sunshine,
more joy for you to share,
a fragrance of the life you live.
Wherever you are - I am there.

©2002 Terri McPherson
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
terri@WiseHearts.com
WiseHearts.com

Thanks, Terri, for creating such a beautiful poem.