Edith Caroline
Schmitt Camp, 1926-2019.
My mother-in-law
died early Wednesday morning. She was 92 and had lived a good life until
dementia set in. Although her family and friends will miss her, Mom’s new life
in heaven is a time to rejoice, not a time to weep.
Mom and Dad were
married for 64 years before Dad’s death in 2012. After that, her health
gradually declined.
I knew her for
just over 40 years.
It isn’t unusual
to hear people complain about their mothers-in-law, and mother-in-law jokes are
common. But Mom and I had a good relationship. She never criticized me, at
least in my hearing, and I think she was happy with her son’s choice. For my
part, I respected and appreciated her.
Mom was a strong
Christian woman who was active in her church until age and circumstances
intervened. She worked hard all her life and made it a priority to raise her
children to be respectful and to internalize her Christian values.
Thank you, Mom,
for giving me a good husband and for being a worthy role model for my children.
You will be missed
here.
But it’s your time
to celebrate.
__________
The photo shows
Mom soaking up the rays outside the nursing home in Lebanon, Missouri on July
16, 2013.
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