Good Morning, Mommie. In my mind's eye, I still see your smile as I hear you respond "Good Morning" to me. It's been one year ago today that you transitioned to be with the Heavenly Father and your family in heaven. I still find myself sad when something happens and I'm anxious to tell you about it then the realization that I can't 'cause you’re not with us anymore hits. I still cry sometimes when thinking about you or talking about you but not everytime I think about you or talk about you. More often, now I smile when remembering you. See Mommie, I'm progressing. I'm adapting to my new normal - accepting the hole in my heart and the feelings of loneliness as I navigate life without you. I know you'll always be with me 'cause that's what you told me. I do feel your love and I pray you feel mine for you. I'm always thanking God for your life with me - for giving me you as my Mommie. This love is the food that keeps me going. Loving you is like food to my soul.❤️

              Especially From Me
A Special Word of Thanks from MaeDell Leonard
       
A long and blessed life I've happily had          
So please for me don’t be sad.                 
The circle of life has come into play.           
And it was time for me to be on my way.         

The journey, though long & sometimes hard,      
Was made easier by all who took part.           
In not only loving and caring for me,             
But caring for and supporting my family.          

You did not do the things you did                
For praise, honor or boast.                    
You were simply following a prayerful heart.      
And that's what they needed most.              

By sharing your open heart and listening        
Via phone, text or in-personal conversation,      
To those who made time to "just check in"       
Your words were received with much                       appreciation.                                                                                      

When communion was desired,
For advice and prayer, day or night,
To all the prayer warriors and my pastoral team
Your timing was always just right

By being concerned about the details
Always sharing your watchful eyes,
To my sitting and camp-out crews, just know
I rested peacefully because of you guys.

And when my sunset was getting closer
I felt so much love in your touch.
To my beautiful family, I'll always love you.
For your devotion, thank you so much.

To all our friends and loved ones
For loving acts seen and unseen
Your kindness will not go unnoted
By our Savior, Lord and King.

Sharing and giving, you answered the call
A heartfelt thanks to you all.
And not just from my family,
But, especially, from me.

        As whispered to….
                 Monique Leonard Farley

May you rest in Heaven with Jesus and continue to watch over us.

Thank you for sharing your mom with us in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Miles College. Her calmness and attention to detail made all of us better professionals. The family has my sincere condolences. When she was transferred to the Division, I was elated. I had recently lost my mother, and she became a surrogate even though I never shared that perspective with her. She will be missed, but we can find comfort in the fact that she was a Christian. In times of joy and sorrow, I have found solace in Psalms 121:1-2.

Much love and Respect,
Dr. Charles C. (Wendy) Woods

I wish you a peaceful rest. Please watch over us all from heaven. Till we meet again.