To My Precious Mom

My dearest Mom,

I don’t know how to live in a world where I can’t hear your voice or hold your hand. The silence you left behind is unlike anything I have ever known. A part of my heart went with you the day you closed your eyes.

I want you to know that loving you was the greatest privilege of my life. Every moment I spent by your side was a gift. If I could have carried your pain for you, I would have done it without hesitation. If I could have given you more time, I would have given you all of mine.

Thank you for giving me life, for believing in me, for comforting me, and for loving me in a way that only a mother can. Everything good in me began with you.

I hope you always knew how deeply I loved you. There was never a day when you were not in my thoughts or in my prayers. Being with you during your final days was not something I had to do—it was exactly where my heart wanted to be. I would choose those moments with you a thousand times over because every second beside you was precious.

Now I carry your love inside me. I will speak your name with pride, remember your smile with gratitude, and treasure every memory we made together. Nothing—not even death—can take away the bond between a mother and her child.

When I miss you, I will close my eyes and imagine your warm embrace. I will talk to you in my heart, because I believe love never truly says goodbye. It simply changes its form.

Until the day we meet again, I will do my best to live a life that would make you smile. I will carry your kindness, your strength, and your love with me every single day.

Thank you for being my mom. Thank you for being my home.

I love you more than words will ever be able to say. I loved you yesterday, I love you today, and I will love you for all the tomorrows that my heart continues to beat.

Rest peacefully, my beautiful Mom.

You will forever be my greatest blessing.

With all my love,

Your child

We are so sorry to learn of this painful loss of Maryam, who was such an important and loving presence in so many lives. Sending love, strength and comfort to your entire family, as you celebrate her life, cherish the many moments shared together, and mourn  her absence. ~Jeff Kizilbash and Brenda Lee Johnson

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