I don't know how to begin this. Tears fill my ears as I type. Everything I can think of to describe the woman Mom was does not pay her attribute. So I am going to steal Leanne Christie's post from Facebook..... her words were great.........
Maxine is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instruction. Maxine carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her; their are many virtuous women in the world, but you Maxine, surpass them all!
Mom passed away this morning at 11:10. We all stood by her bedside singing her favorite songs she used to sing to the grandkids. Harmonies filled the air and peace was around us all. I truly felt the Lord's presence as he came to take his child home with him. Michael led us all in "How lovely is you dwelling place. Oh Lord Almighty." As we sang the chorus, "Better is one day in you courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts, than thousands elsewhere." She took her final breath. It was so very peaceful. I am so incredibly thankful to have known and call her mom for the last five years. She really was the perfect Proverbs 31 woman.
Mom, if you could read this, I would want to say thank you for blessing my life, giving me such an amazing husband and family to be a part of. You always had a song to share with the kids and I believe you will be looking down on all the grandkids, placing songs in their hearts for many years to come. I love you so much and wish I could have said that to you more often. But I know you know how much you were loved. Love is what held you here and loved is how you went home. Save my spot next to you in Heaven. I can't wait to meet with you again.
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What beautiful words. There are no words Just that we love you all. Alanda
ReplyDeleteTake a look at this video.
ReplyDeletehttp://vodpod.com/watch/137497-chris-tomlin-better-is-one-day-how-lovely-is-your-dwellin
May God wash over you anew as you remember Maxine.
Lisa Whitehead Squire
Thank you Tara for sharing the last precious moments with all of us. It is so comforting to know all of you were surrounding Maxine in song as she went home to be with our Lord. We will all miss Maxine. Maxine was such a blessing to all who knew her.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you.
In Christ's love,
Rick, Patty, Jamie, Jeremiah, and Jeannette
Dear Hooper family,
ReplyDeleteThis world is less one very special lady today and I want you to know that there are so so many of us that are not only mourning the loss of our precious Maxine; but rejoicing in the assurance that we will be with her again one day! Please take care of one another and let help in when offered..I am a call away if needed for child care or anything...Marty you have always been there for us as our family has had serious times and we are here for you if needed....
Love always,
Susan (Green) Farrer
susanfarrer@sbcglobal.net
Dearest Hooper Family,
ReplyDeleteI find myself staring at the screen and sighing because no volume of words can make this better or less sad. So from the bottom of my heart a send a hug for each of you and repeat what everyone before me has said that Maxine was a gift and she was a joy to know! Down to earth and funny.We had a lot in common with our big families and she shared my husband's birthday! I know that her intercession with the Lord for all of you will be a fragrant balm from now on. Please accept my deepest sympathy and my loving prayers for your sad hearts.
Ron and Jeannine Eason and family
Dear Hooper Family,
ReplyDeleteYour family was great when I knew you and that is a testament to her. She had a great sense of humor and she kept the kids in line, even Monty. I am sad for your loss.
Dan Sisneros