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By cheryl schoenberger
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I propped up my pillows and for the third time today attempted to write something of substance to my daughter. How do you say goodbye and leave words of wisdom to guide her through all the treacherous roads of life? As a published writer, I have struggled at times for fresh ideas for my next children’s book, but this is by far the hardest piece I have ever attempted to write.
I picked up my pen and smiled at the photo of my Maggie on the nightstand. Even though Maggie is 12 now, she will always be my baby. The photo was taken in the Magic Kingdom about a year ago. I knew in the core of my existence that it would be our last family trip together. Thanks to God I was miraculously pain-free that entire week. In fact there were times I simply forgot I was sick as we skipped down Main Street and posed for a picture with Mickey. I thank you Lord for giving us that one last happy memory trigger that served to comfort us during the low times.
My eyes teared and my vision blurred as I attempted to write:
My Dear Maggie,
I feel the Lord is calling me to leave soon, so I decided that it is important that I jot down my feelings. Words cannot describe how much I love you, my sweetie. Looking back on my 40 years, the day you were born was the happiest day of my life. One day, I hope that you will experience the indescribable joy that only the birth of a child can bring.
Please keep in mind that life is full of ups and downs. Don’t be so hard on yourself when you make mistakes. Learn and grow from them and relish the happy times. Life is short my darling, live it to the fullest.
Maggie, please promise me that you will do two very important things. First, talk to our Lord every day about everything. Remember I would always say, “When you have a problem, go to the Throne and not the phone.” If you put God first, everything else will fall into place. Secondly, go to church every Sunday to feed your soul. There will be times when you are too tired or just don’t feel like it; please do it for me and go anyway.
Know that during the sad or difficult times, Jesus will be with you. Your Aunt Carol and Uncle Gary love you very much and will be there for you too. Of course, I will always be looking down and smiling as I watch you blossom into a beautiful, young woman.
I love you with all my heart and soul.
As I finished signing the letter to my Maggie, my eyes were drawn to a corner in the ceiling. There was a faint blue light growing in intensity. I gazed as the light took shape and formed an angel smiling and extending his hand to me. As I touched his hand, all my pain suddenly vacated my body and my soul rejoiced as my new journey had begun.
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