In Memory - Bess Lorence
Kelly's Page

Mom’s eulogy:

For me, how do I even begin to talk about our amazing mom, best friend, teacher, spiritual leader, prayer warrior, super glue, and a woman whose heart was so big with love to give everyone. I prayed this day would never come, as I knew losing her would be so overwhelming. We all try to find comfort knowing she's with our Heavenly Father and all those that left this earth before her, but for me, her children, and all of us, we mourn deeply of our loss. Life without our mom will never be the same.

The beautiful memories are long and wide. Our last memory together will be forever cherished in my mind when we drove to Lake of the Woods together over the 4th of July. We had amazing conversation on the long drive there and back and ended our trip being caught on the road in a severe storm. Instead of being afraid, I found such peace being with my mom. I thought, I'm protected because it's not her time so we are under God's shield of protection or if the Lord does takes us, who better to leave this earth with than my amazing mom.

She showed me what being a good mom looked like such as how to love unconditionally, always storming heaven for my children, and how to trust God for what I need. In addition, she carried so much of our heartaches, then laid them at our Lord's feet for us when we were unable to, when our own faith felt tested.

Life was almost cut too short for me and in the midst of that painful time, she dropped everything to be there by my side and pray her heart out for my recovery and healing. My wounds were so deep and she never gave up on my healing. She knew my testimony would bring light to those in darkness. She has always been my cheerleader, rooting me through life through good and bad. She let me know all of the time how proud she was of the woman, mom and grandma I have become. She wanted me to be happy and find true love like she did with my pops. Which by the way, I am so thankful I got to see that amazing love she had with my pops that she so very much deserved.

Mom, thank you for being who you are and God, thank you for giving me the most amazing and perfect mom that I could ever have asked for.


I wrote this poem yesterday to my daughter, Kelly in recognition of her ten year anniversary.
 

To Kelly Wright

April sixth is the date

When the devil tried to end your fate

But God said "This is not the time,

He still has mountains for you to climb,

Books to write, songs to sing;

Stories to tell, as you glide upon His wings;

Yes, this is the month, its been ten years,

But now its joy, instead of tears.

So lets all rejoice, and give God praise,

As our God has chosen to give you many more days.

Much Love, Mom