04/14/2026
Today would have been my motherโs birthday.
I miss her deeply. her wisdom, her strength, and the way she always encouraged me to rely on my faith.
My mother was an essential part of my spiritual journey. She loved God, loved Jesus, and always reminded us that our faith would carry us through even the most difficult times.
Earlier this year in January, while praying the rosary, I dedicated my final decade for her soul, that she may rest in peace with God. As I was finishing my prayers, I very clearly heard her gentle reminder, just as she would have said while she was alive:
โ๐บ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐โฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐.โ
This was so typical of my mother. She always pointed us back to God.
I share this because it reminded me of something important. It is natural to miss those we love and to hold them in our hearts. But our greatest strength, comfort, and guidance must always come from our relationship with God.
My mother lived her life rooted in faith, and even in that moment it felt like she was lovingly reminding me of what truly matters.
Our loved ones can inspire us and their love never disappears, but our hope, our healing, and our strength come from turning our hearts toward Jesus.
Today I remember her with love, gratitude, and faith.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mom.
Myrna Francisca Naarden
April 14, 1952 โค๏ธ
November 14, 2025