Three years ago today, our beloved Mum, Irma Grace Elizabeth Smith, whom we lovingly called Mommie I, transitioned from this earthly life into her eternal life. Though time continues to move forward, the memory of her presence, her voice, her prayers, and her love remains deeply rooted in our hearts.
Over the past three years, I have often asked myself a simple but meaningful question: What do I miss the most? Without hesitation, the answer is always the same—I miss asking Mum to pray.
Whenever concerns, worries, problems, or troubles arose, she was the first person we would turn to. There was something powerful about hearing her say she would pray. It brought peace before the answer even arrived. She carried our burdens with us and lifted them before God with unwavering faith. Time after time, we watched those prayers be answered.
Mum was not only our natural mother; she was our spiritual prayer helper. Prayer was her ministry, her calling, and her quiet strength. She did not pray casually or occasionally. She prayed until God answered. Her prayers were persistent, heartfelt, and filled with deep faith. She believed that God heard every word spoken in sincerity, and she stood in the gap for her family with a devotion that cannot truly be measured.
One of the most meaningful acts of love she left us with was something deeply personal and spiritual. Approximately ninety days before she left this world, Mum prayed individually for each member of her family. In those moments, she poured out blessings, intercession, and covering over every life connected to hers. It was as if she was placing a spiritual hedge around us before her departure—making sure that even after she was gone, her prayers would continue to speak for us.
Today we recognize something profound: Mum is no longer a human being living within the limitations of this earthly world. She is now an eternal being, alive in the presence of God. Her earthly assignment was completed, but the impact of her life continues through the faith, love, and strength she planted within us.
Her legacy is not measured only by the years she lived, but by the lives she strengthened. She was a mother who loved deeply, a grandmother who nurtured generously, and a friend who listened without judgment. She held our secrets, carried our burdens, and celebrated our victories. Her love was steady, understanding, and sincere.
If there were only one thing we could say to her today, it would simply be this:
Thank you.
Thank you for being our Mum.
Thank you for being a loving Grandmum.
Thank you for being our best friend when we needed one.
Thank you for being our Prayer Helper who stood before God on our behalf.
Thank you for being the one who held our secrets with trust and grace.
Thank you for being the loving, understanding, and caring woman who shaped our lives.
Your prayers still echo in our lives.
Your love still strengthens our hearts.
Your memory still guides us forward.
Though we miss you deeply, we rejoice knowing that your life did not end—it simply transitioned into eternity.
And for that reason, your legacy will continue to live on through every prayer we pray, every act of love we show, and every step of faith we take.
Forever loved.
Forever remembered.
Forever our Mommie I.
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