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I believe I will see my mother again. I expect to again…

“I believe I will see my mother again. I expect to again hear those familiar words, 'Oh, Honey, I'm so glad you've come.' I am not alone in entertaining such thoughts. When Kirk Douglas was hospitalized after a massive stroke, he wondered, 'Could I see my mother again? I would like that.' I have…” quote by Harold Ivan Smith
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““I believe I will see my mother again. I expect to again hear those familiar words, 'Oh, Honey, I'm so glad you've come.' I am not alone in entertaining such thoughts. When Kirk Douglas was hospitalized after a massive stroke, he wondered, 'Could I see my mother again? I would like that.' I have read and reread his words, 'Oh, how I would like to thank her for all of the things that I never thanked her for.' Just as my mother took my hand as a child and led me on the big adventure of exploring downtown Louisville, on some distant day, she will again take my hand, and lead me on the big adventure of exploring heaven. In the language of the Eternal Town I will, at last, find adequate words to thank her for loving me so lavishly.””

Harold Ivan Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A yearning to reunite with a mother in the afterlife, expressing gratitude and hope.

In simple terms: Hope to see mother again, thank her.

Key Takeaway

Cherish memories and express gratitude.

Themes

family loss afterlife gratitude hope

Mood

nostalgic hopeful

Type

reflective emotional family:Adventure:1 Mother:1 Parenting:0 Thank Loving:0 Believe Mother:0 Words Thank:0 Wondered Mother:0

When to use this quote

  • memorial services
  • letter writing
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

spiritual longing memory emotional healing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you say to a loved one now?
  • How does hope shape your grief?
A Different Perspective

Assumes belief in an afterlife, which may not be universal.

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