"One More Day"..... Written By Barbara

"If I were to have one more day with my Mother, it may possibly be cherished, more than the years I was given to love her. I would try not to waste that heavenly day with tears, although it would be extremely hard. Instead, I would embrace her, like I've never embraced. I would cup her beautiful face in my hand and look at her like I've never looked before. I would kiss her cheek, like I've never kissed a cheek. We would talk of our times together and listen to our favorite songs. I would ask her to tell me of her life, I would pay more attention to her stories and pictures of her youth and ask what meant most to her. I would know her more in one day, than I have in my lifetime. I would say I was sorry, for some things that are still on my mind, and she would forgive me, for her love is unconditional, I would be free and feel I gave my best to her. On this precious day, I would almost not want to share her, then again, I would be bursting to want to tell our family of this miracle, and that she is alright. I would hold her hand like I've never held a hand. I would feel her Motherly warmth, like I have never felt.I would melt in her arms, like I did as a child. I would try to be brave and in control, so that I could remember this day clearly. I would tell her how much I want to be like her. We would talk softly, and I would ask her advise, as I always did. I would make her laugh, as I always did. I would have a day with her I've never had. I would make this day with her last, for I would kiss her good-night and keep her spirit in my heart, forever. This is how I would spend one day with , You, Ma, my sweet Mother, and friend. I love you, Barb.