Today was a sad day, but I know, my dad is happy. Today my mother passed away and joined my father in heaven. They truly loved each other.
My mother was a force of nature - strong willed and determined. The only thing that could stop her was the inevitable. My father marvelled and often got upset with her demonstrative personality, but what could a man do when faced with an extraordinary woman. Boy did she love her family, and all of it.
Early this morning, my wife and I stood as a Catholic priest administered the last rites, but unfortunately, my mother had already passed. He placed holy oil on her still forehead and sprinkled holy water on her body. Earlier I had made the sign of cross for her and said an Our Father (i.e. just after we were allowed into the emergency room).
My mother had been compromised by a stroke for almost a decade but she was no less a person. She could not walk or talk and her right arm had been paralyzed. When permitting, I visited my mother every day, and with the pandemic closure of eldercare facilities, video-chat was the only option at other times.
I tried my best to fulfill my pledge to my dad (i.e. that I would always look after mom). I hope I made him proud and he is not upset with me.
My kids and grandkids came together this evening for dinner. My grandkids both expressed their sorrow for losing their great grandmother. They were visibly moved and still a little upset that they did not have a chance to say good-bye.
My mother was 94 years old and all that wisdom and love vanished in a split second. Society has found a way to dispense with seniors, but those who make those decisions know not what they do. Seniors are the seed of life and love. Everything that we are we owe to them. Everything that we are not is because they are no more.
Did I mention my mother was gorgeous!!!!
Rest in peace mom, and hang out with dad for eternity
With love from your family
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