My Mother

Dedication
  This blog is being written in honor of my dear mother Floy Elaine Templeton and for anyone who has ever struggled with the loss of a loved one.
 
Floy Elaine Templeton
Born November 28th, 1957
Died October 7th, 2010 at the age of 52
Survived by Husband Coy Templeton (51), Daughter Brooke Templeton (25), and Grand-daughter Ruth Templeton (3) 

Elaine was an amazing woman who struggled with health difficulties from the early age of 11 when she was first diagnosed as a diabetic. The diabetes led to many other health issues including clogged arteries resulting in multiple stints and bypass surgeries, a below the knee amputation on her right leg, kidney dialysis and calcifalaxis  among many other things.

Despite her illnesses Elaine stayed active working as an NICU nurse for many years and  maintained a constant involvement in ministry. She spent many years planning and organizing Women's events such as retreats & luncheons with guest speakers. She was also very involved in Vacation Bible School as both a teacher and Director. In recent years she has been confined to a wheelchair but her heart and passion still remained for the Lord and for serving others. She continued in ministry leading Bible studies and becoming trained as a Christian Listener.

Her friends will all testify to her devotion to the Lord, her family and her friends. A unique woman with a great laugh, she was always joking around. On more than one occasion I have been told how she changed a friends life and has been such an incredible blessing.

Elaine is now dancing in the streets of Heaven and singing to her hearts content.

As thankful as I am she is no longer in pain I miss her a great deal. Grieving has not been easy for me which is why I have started this blog. It is my hope that this blog will somehow bless each reader and will help me to let go.