Good-bye again and again and again

I wept last night.

This poem written about my sister's mother-in-law explains a lot of it. 

Bye Again 

I looked out my window today, 

I thought I heard you driving by.

But then I remembered 

And began to weep and cry. 

We still can’t believe you are gone!

But we rest assured you are back in Grandpa’s loving arms. 

For the tears we shed and the sorrow we feel,

Make the reality of your loss just too real.

Everyday was a blessing with you in our life.

Grandpa would honored having you as his wife. 

67 years of marriage and you’d still hear him say:

“Hey Ma, I think I’ll marry you someday”.

Their love was precious; it was the real thing.

Each one made the others heart sing. 

A lifetime of memories; hearts full of love.

Now they are reunited in their home up above.

A lady of happiness, pride, and pure grace.

No one could compare or ever take her place.

She lived life to the fullest, never knowing which day might be her last.

For this life as we know it, will someday be in the past.

She rests in Heaven with God on high;

Sitting in her chair by grandpa; side by side.

And if we listen closely, we can hear her say, “Bye Again”!

So “Bye Again” Grandma. Rest In Peace dear sweet lady. God Bless! Amen! 

Written by: Katie Felderhoff

In loving memory of:

Barbara Jean (Miller) Felderhoff

November 1, 1931

July 3, 2019

Barbara was very much a part of our family and my life — from 4-H growing up, to the connections made and strengthened after her son married my sister, and their sweet family grew. Their children and grandchildren are a beautiful legacy of his parents and our parents. Four amazing people — and only one, my Mother, remains with us on earth. (Now I’ll be weeping again.) No wonder we say BYE AGAIN and again and again, not wanting to let go. And yet, we know from losing our dads, that they are still very much with us. I’m grateful to God for each moment and memory He gave us with Barbara. I’m praying for all who feel this great loss and void. And I'm cherishing each moment on earth with my mama!