THE SOLID ROCK OF MY FAMILY.

I just thought that I would sHare some loving memories of growing up with my mom, JUSTINA GODWIN. All I can say is that she was the best mother anyone could ever have. My mother was one of those women who was raised in the south by my strong, hard working grandparents. Mom not only raised me, but she raised my 3 older sisters as well. Mom used to cook large meals for us as well as for my aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends and they loved it! On Fridays, she would cook up some of her catfish with spaghetti and salad, our house would be packed. Our guests was always taking a plate to go. My mom loved to listen to music while she did her cooking and cleaning around the house. Of course, us four girls was always around to help out. Whenever she made her desserts, we would all take turns licking the bowls.


As mom grew older, she
started to attend church
services quite frequently. She
enjoyed this very much. Mom
very much still loved to cook
those big Sunday dinners.

Mom was the Rev Father aide as
well as the usher at her
church. She took great pride
in her church duties until her
health started to decline.
Unfortunately, mom passed
away in April of 2012. Her
death left a big void in our
hearts and it still does to this
very day. But as time go on,
we have learned to
appreciate the valuable life
lessons instilled in us by our
mother. It's funny how some
of the things that she used to
say still ring in my ear today.
So many times, I wished that
I had listened to her
instructions, but as young
folks, we always want to go
out & experience life for
ourselves. One thing I can say
about Mom, she did not put
up with a lot of foolishness
when it came to raising her
children. Her firm voice and
stern ways kept us in line,
and I thank her for that.

The love that I feel for my
mom, I'm passing that same
love down to my children in
hopes that they would know
what it feels like knowing
that their mother loved and
cared for them.

Mom, I dedicate this writing
in your memory. Just know
that you have touched so
many lives during your stay
with us on this earth and for
that we are forever grateful.
On today, October 07, 2013,
the Momery Of You Glows To Me. It has not
been easy. But I choose to
remember her with warm
thoughts, laughter, and of
course, tears. My life has not
been the same. There is not a
day that goes by that I see or
hear something that reminds
me of her. What I wouldn't
give to see her smile and
hear her laughter. I
remember all the
conversations that we used
to have. RIP mom!!!! I love
you, always.


Update:
Today is my mom's 56th
birthday. I will honor her
memory with laughter and
tears as I reminisce of all the
wonderful times that we
have shared as mother and
daughter. I surely do miss her
cooking. I do miss the times
when we attended church
together with my children
and stepfather. It's still hard
to believe that she has been
gone for 1 year And 6 Months. But I know
that she is resting in peace
and I can go on in my life.
Mom, you will always be in
my heart and spirit. I carry
you within me everywhere I
go. I love you so very much
and I surely do miss you. I
look forward to the day to
when I can see your face
again!!!!!!! Just know that you
have touched so many lives
during your stay here on
earth. I know that you are in
God's care.
RIP Mama!!!!!
I Love You.