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IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOM ETHEL POTTER





Mother And Child

She put her life upon the line, To make a life that's new. A life she carried inside herself, And the end result is you.

For every night till she fell asleep, She would lay in silence and pray. That the life she carried inside herself, Would be perfect in every way.

But a prayer come true won't always be, And a wish is but a dream. She did the best that she could do, Then she listened for your first scream.

A life was born from her alone, On the day that marks your birth. And that special bond of love you share, Makes your weight in gold your worth.

Like the flower that's a tender thing, And delicate to touch. She gave to you the best she could, And wouldn't ask for much. And punishment came when you were bad, And hugs when you were good. So through the things you've done in life, Her pride in you has stood.

If nothing else, you're all she has, A link within the chain. And to a child you'll be the parent, To add a link again. So through everything that she has given, F'all that they are worth. The link between a mother and child, Is the strongest bond on earth.

Written by:
Larry A. Potter on January 29, 1986 And Given to Ethel Mary Potter
The Mother of David William Potter, born August 11, 1951 Larry Andrew Potter, born August 11, 1953 Judy Ellen Potter, born November 11, 1954 Steven Alan Potter, born December 25, 1955 Penny Marie Potter, born August 11, 1961 On Mother's day, 1986




When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready,In heaven far above,

And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away,A tear fell from my eye For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.



I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared,And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,I might miss come tomorrow,I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,And all I've promised you." Today your life on earth is past,But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,But today will always last, And since each day's the same way There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful, So trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things You knew you shouldn't do.But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free.

So won't you come and take my hand And share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me,I'm right here, in your heart









Ethel's Angel



I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa was faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the "GOOD" living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished ever moment realizing that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" and more "I'm sorry's" but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute to look at it and really see it .... live it ... and never give it back.
In honor of women's history month and in loving memory of our MOTHER Ethel Potter who lost her fight with cancer.

We Love & Miss You Mom, Love, David, Larry, Judy, Steve, and Penny








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