I first met Mom in 1967 when I was 17 years old. A year later she welcomed me into the Clark family as her first daughter-in-law. Although I was a clumsy insecure bride, Mom took me under her wing making me feel accepted and loved. Over the years, I learned many things from mom: cooking, cleaning, changing diapers, her silly sense of humor and even how to wrap garbage in a neat paper package tied with a string. Whatever Mom did she did with commitment and she did it well. I knew I could never do anything as well as Mom did (especially wrapping garbage). As Mom and I grew closer over the years, I realized the best things Mom did was not just keeping a top notch house, but she really excelled at “giving and loving”. For many years Mom and Dad provided clothing for my family; care packages came regularly for birthdays and holidays, and we were always sent home with egg salad, chili and applesauce. Nobody could cook like Mom! Mom gave fully of herself and didn’t expect anything in return. I can’t remember hearing her complain or criticize. She showed me what “self-less giving” truly was as a wife, mother and grandmother. Our relationship began to change over the years and Mom became a true friend to me. I found her to be a woman of great faithfulness. Like Christ, she could love unconditionally. In my heart I rejoice knowing we will meet again. I thank you, Mom…my mother in law, friend, and sister in Christ, for the many ways you touched my life.
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