A Mother’s Crown.... Heaven lit up with a mighty presence as the Angels all looked down – Today the Lord was placing the jewels into my Mother’s crown. He held up a golden crown as my darling Mother looked on – He said in His gentle voice I will now explain each one. The first gem, He said, is a Ruby and it’s for endurance alone – For all the nights you waited up for your children to come home. For all the nights by their bedside you stayed till the fever went down – For nursing every little wound I add this ruby to your crown. An emerald, I’ll place by the ruby for leading your child in the right way – For teaching them the lessons, that made them who they are today. For always being right there through all life’s important events – I give you a sapphire stone for the time and love you spent. For untying the strings that held them when they grew up and left home – I give you this one for courage. then the Lord added a garnet stone. I’ll place a stone of amethyst, He said for all the times you spent on your knees – When you asked if I’d take care of your children and then for having faith in Me. I have a pearl for every little sacrifice that you made without them knowing- For all the times you went without to keep them happy, healthy and growing. And last of all I have a diamond the greatest one of all – For sharing unconditional love whether they were big or small. It was your love that helped them grow feeling safe and happy and proud – A love so strong and pure it could shift the darkest cloud. After the Lord placed the last jewel in he said, Your crown is now complete – You’ve earned your place in Heaven with your children at your feet...