she never gave up

from the very beginning

of our relationship

always

often

repeatedly

you said,

"do you know 

what I want on my grave marker?"

then you said,

"she never gave up."

simple as that

but, not always so simple to do

dear sweet mother-in-law

your life was a wonderful legacy

of persistence

hanging in there

showing up

being dependable

ever praying

it will always be remembered 

"she never gave up."

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