April arrived in it's usual fashion. With weather so confusing as to set everyone up for a big let down. Easter arrived with the cold, damp, wet weather. Just a week before it was nice a warm, not hot but comfortable. During this time we prepared for a wedding. Brian Wood married Mimi D. in an outdoor ceremony at her new MIL and FIL house by a lake. The water was down, but with clouds hanging over the area the rain could have help fill it up. The groom was nervous, the bride a bridezilla...only for a little while. Brian has two girls and Mimi has two boys, all of them are with in one year of each other or there abouts. Each one had a part in the wedding service. Boo who is 5 was the flower girl, Beezer who is 8 was the bridesmaid, Will who is 3 was the ring bearer. And we all thought it was a good thing that the rings were not attached to that wee little pillow as he played toss with it, tried a bit of kick the pillow etc while the pastor was marring the couple. Mason who is 7 gave his mother away in a very strong voice for a 7 yr old. When asked who gives this women to be married to this man, he answered "My brother and I do!". You couldn't get the boys to stand still for photo's finally the deed was done, but with there eyes on the cake, sandwiches and coke, punch and peanuts. The newlyweds honeymooned in New Orleans and then a Carnival cruise to Mexico. While they were away Pat the brides mother and I took care of 4 very energetic children. The newlyweds arrived home after a week surprising us with there early arrival.
On the day the newlyweds arrived home my sister Wilhelimena was taken to hospital. She once again had fluid on her lungs. Brian was called and told, with his mother telling him she was OK, and glad he was home. Monday the 24Th of April Wilhelimena was placed in ICU and the family was called in. Which means the Doctor's don't hold out much hope. I was taking care of the girls as school was out in our area for them. Mimi came for me and we hurried over to Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital. I went in to see my sister, she was struggling to breath but in typical Willie fashion, when I told her I loved her, she said; I Love You To. Don't worry about me. My sister went home to God a few hours later and the shock is still with us. And yes we all know she is free of pain, in a better place, very happy, but she isn't with us. Willie was a practices of her faith, God had a plan and He was working his plan. She hid her illness and how it was making her feel even from her husband who was with her through all of the breast cancer nightmare.
My advice to anyone who prays for something be careful of how you pray. I asked God to let me see my brother again, I did, at our sister's funeral.
May I hope will be better for us all....it's warmer, we are all grieving, but taking it one day at a time and at times one minute at a time. Willie was my heart, she was my sister, my friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I like to think at times I was her's. Our hearts are in pain so if I seem off writing this that is the reason. With God's Love we will get through it, but we will never get over such a great loss. She was beloved in the community, with friends made in many states and countries. Willie always told us to take any problem to God..."Take it to God, he has the answer..." yeah Willie but I sure would like you to give me some advice .....LOL
This is the last picture taken of Wilhelimena F. Mott Wood, April 14Th 2007, a woman who lived her faith, trusted God, believed in Our Lord Jesus the Christ, and never, ever put someone else down, had a bad word to say and always encouraged everyone to do your best. She loved to write, needlepoint, quilt, in her free time, as she was a sub teacher at the Russellville School System. She left behind, her husband Phil, sons Brian and Keith, her sister Claudia, her brother Blaise and 8 wonderful grandchildren who lit up her world. Willie was Grannie, a lady filled with love for everyone. May we follow in her footsteps with just as much courage, love and warmth.
The Rose Beyond the Wall
A rose once grew
where all could see.
sheltered beside a garden wall
And, as the days
passed swiftly by,
it spread its branches,
straight and tall....
One day,
a beam of light shone through
a crevice that had opened wide -
the rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side....
The Angel Quilt Project is still going strong, still in need of funds, but being given panels, material etc from stitcher's all across the country and world. Helen Keller Hospital received 12 pillow's in April and several went to young children at Children's Hospital. Quilts for Older children have completed several quilts and they have been delivered to the young adults who were put in for them. You can check out both groups on the web. You might find a way to help, keeping these two wonderful groups going.
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