Dorothy Hackworth

 

[verse 1]

I’m thinking of the past that never lasts.

I’m thinking about Mother before she passed.

Throughout her life she took her turn

With troubles that burned yet helped her learn.

 

[verse 2]

Mom knew both troubles and joys.

She had fun and dated many boys.

Her standards were always kept.

Boyfriends treated her with respect.

 

[chorus]

A promised gift from our faith,

We’ll meet again in a new place.

I can hardly wait, Mother dear.

Being with you again will bring tears.

 

[verse 3]

A Temple marriage came but then divorce

Which thrust her into the work force.

Providing for two children, all alone,

Was stone she was not prepared to carry.

 

[verse 4]

But she had skills, learned from school,

That pleased her employers. Mom followed rules.

A few years passed and Hubert came along.

Mom sang again a wedding song.

 

[chorus]

A promised gift from our faith,

We’ll meet again in a new place.

I can hardly wait, Mother dear.

Being with you again will bring tears.

 

[verse 5]

Mom ended up in St. Anthony, Idaho.

She worked and finished important goals.

One of her greatest goals was to serve God.

Her mind, clear and strong, knew no fog.

 

[verse 6]

She walked the path called -- helping other.

She loved Hubert and three children came along.

Mom lived a life of service and peace.

Mom never took time for disbelief.

 

[chorus]

A promised gift from our faith,

We’ll meet again in a new place.

I can hardly wait, Mother dear.

Being with you again will bring tears.

 

[verse 7]

Mom would never fight with Hubert

Although he was a fighting man.

She wanted peace, no hot frying pan.

Mom’s way. Never criticize others.

Even when you can.

 

[verse 8]

Mom was sweet, mellow and kind.

To unwind, she would help Grandma.

She cleaned, washed, and saved

Grandma from a nursing home.

 

[chorus]

A promised gift from our faith,

We’ll meet again in a new place.

I can hardly wait, Mother dear.

Being with you again will bring tears.