Carrying on a legacy

I have been avoiding this post, not knowing if I want to write anything or what I should write, but when it comes down to it I want to share about the amazing life of an amazing woman - my mom.  I was reading back a few months ago to the post I wrote when we found out my mom had cancer.  I cannot believe that was 6 short months ago, it is amazing how much can change in 6 months.  I would say that one of the biggest things that happened in that 6 months was witnessing the true faith of my mom who walked the road that no one ever should have to walk.  As a close family friends said, her faith was woven into her life.  I think it is in those last days that we truly saw that statement lived out.
The last few months have been a road that I hope others do not ever have to go down but looking back, and still today we truly have seen the Lord's hand on so many details.  Even though He did not choose to heal my mom as we were praying and hoping, He showed His faithfulness, His love, His peace through so many incredible details.  My mother was a woman of faith that I can only hope to live out.  In her last days she continually prayed for us and friends, she encouraged us and loved on us like I have never seen before.  There was no anger, no regrets, only her faith speaking out in truth and strength.  We had such a unique opportunity to all be together with her the last few days.  Those three days I will cherish always.  Although it was hard it was such a sweet time as a family and I believe it was comforting for my mom, to have us all together and to know that we were all going to be ok.  We also got to see a marriage that was faithful and strong to the end - they did it well and I am blessed by my dad.  His faith has been incredible and they lived out their vows.
I know hard days are ahead, I know we will miss her every day, but her legacy is one that I cannot wait to live out!  My mother was the example of a godly wife and mother and I am grateful for the qualities that she has instilled in me.  It has been incredible to see the faith of the kids in our family, and being able to teach Emma more about our Lord through this event.  I only pray that we do not forget and continue to use my moms life as a testimony for His glory!
The last night as we were all together in the hospital room, my mom prayed that we would continue to bring Him glory, that we would follow Him and praise Him.
I hope that through her testimony we are all encouraged to do just that!
This picture was taken on Mothers day.  It is our last picture together and was taken three days before she went to be home with our Savior.  I love her smile!