"She always leaned to watch for us
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked her tenderly
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She never could forget,
And so I think that where she is
She must be watching yet.
Waiting ‘til we come home to her
Anxious if we are late
Watching from Heaven’s window
Leaning from Heaven’s gate." Margaret Widdemer
May this candle be light to bring warmth into your heart.
In memory of Margaret Ann Armitage...
This candle was first lit on the 5th of June 2018. It was relit on the 5th of August 2023 and will burn for 99 years 3 months and 9 days.