PAT EWING

I am very poor with words. I just want to say Mom we love you and miss you but know that you are in your JOY and REST. Your heartache and trials are over. I rest in the comfort that you with the Father in heaven, and experiencing unspeakable joy. One day in the future I know that we will be reunited

Here we are at almost a year. So much has happened, with two babies due in a few weeks (me, one and sis, one) and everything life brings. Life is neat the way God set it up. In our times of hurt we think life cannot go on but somehow it does. Somehow the bulbs come up again through dead looking winter ground... That has got to be one of my fav aspects of creation: the way we get to witness it over and over again every spring. Life renewed. We all still miss mom, and cooked lots of her recipes for Thanksgiving. But we also know she would not want us stuck down in the
hardened cold dirt of winter. She would want us to push through and bloom again. Bloom.

How do you begin to feel better? Its been almost 2 months but the pain haunts me and I can never get closure. My little babies have grown so much in the blink of an eye since Dec 4, and I hope she can see.

Where do I begin? As a writer, words are my comfort. But now words offer no salve to the wound that will take a long, long time to heal.
Already so much good has come from my mother's passing. I could list examples but it is more important to say that good has come in the face of such sorrow, just as scripture promises.
My blog is http://mwcrim.blogspot.com/
where I wrote a lot about my mother's passing.
I talk to her, and to Jesus and ask Him to let her hear me. I wish she could see me as a mother, and know my sons. She is blessed to hold my other 5 children, in heaven. I am blessed with the certainty I have that they are there. Having poured over scripture last year when our unborn daughter went to be with the Lord (June 4,2009), I understand completely that the babies are in heaven, that we will be reunited, and that because my mother professed with her mouth and believed with her heart, she is also with Jesus. It isn't about being "good" or "doing" things that get us into heaven. It only comes down to the decision we must make to let our pride fall away and accept Jesus as our Savior. Without that conscious decision, we are lost.
12-15-05 I was praying about things in my life I didn't like. I asked Jesus why my life hadn't "turned out" and he said I never gave it to Him. I did it that night and I am not the same. He is transforming me still, molding me into his perfect creation. Mom has made it to the "finished" place. She faced the kiln of this life and is now a perfect masterpiece, just like those ceramics she used to paint.
Tears fall even as I type, and I am up too late for taking care of young twins, but I am glad to have found this site. Thanks.

Dear Todd and Family,

I am saddened by the loss of your Mom Todd. However, I am greatly comforted by the knowledge that she trusts in our Lord and Savior Jesus and that she, today, is with Him in paradise.
I will always remember us as kids living back yard to back yard and just hopping the fence to spend time with each other. I remember your Mom telling us not to break off the schefflera plant branches (I had to look that up) to make room by the fence - but we did it anyway! You would get in so much trouble... There's nothing like a mother's love for her kids. She strongly cared and loved to help keep her kids in line. It is a picture of Christ's love for us and that is how I will remember her. Jen and I pray God bless and comfort you and all your family during this time. Love, Sid

To Todd and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. The suddenness makes it more difficult to deal with; but we celebrate her victory over death through Christ. My love and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Mom, words can not really express what you have meant to so many. You were never weak. There are very few anchors in this world that I have. You were one of them. Your steadfastness and faith in the Lord were a rock for me. I will miss our Sunday night talks!
Love you,
Your son

Pat and I have been friends for 51 years, since junior high in 1959. Although she has moved all over the states, aas well as out of state, we could always pick up our conversations where we left off, never missing a beat. We've had a close relationship for many years now that she lives here and I will miss her so much. She is an lovely Christian and I know she is in the hands of our Father, Jesus Christ. Pat, if you could only know how many people love you and admire you. Laura Meade (Midlothian, Va)

Well, Pat and I met in seventh grade! We have been best friends over half a century, and sister's-in-law for 47 years. Pat had such a kind and caring heart, always willing to give the gift of time to others. She also has been a BFF to many people. You could always just pick up where you left off with Pat, and talk about anything. She always said she was "weak" but I feel like she was one of the strongest women I have ever known. Although she is gone from us, I feel sure she will use her "special skills" in some future role. She has spent her life heading in the right direction, and I'm sure she is there.

Pat was an amazing woman that I was able to share many conversations with about life. She always said the right things to make me feel better and I will always remember those moments. My prayers are with the whole family at this time.

Pat was a wonderful person always helping others and will leave a lot of great memories for a lot of people she has helped along the way.

Pat was a lovely person and I have enjoyed her visits with me so much. We talked and laughed and just enjoyed each others company. I was lucky enough to have her as my sister-in-law and in my life as a friend. I will miss her very much. My heart goes out to Tom and the rest of her family. Rebecca McSween

To the Ewing Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I know each of you will miss her so much and too, she left at such a young age. Pat is just resting now and will soon be awaken by Jesus Christ as brought out at Luke 11:25 & 26.

So family you can find much comfort in knowing that Our Heavenly Father knows and see the suffering that we are enduring, so stay close to him and he will soon give everlasting peace for all those staying close to him.

I am lost for words, Pat and I grew up together and graduated from High School, we were so close and then we both went in different directions we kept in touch with Christmas Cards from time to time. She was such a wonderful person and I know she is safe and in the arms of the Lord.