Coffee Table Diary

Gone From My Sight…Forever

November 2, 2009

It took me 16 sleepless hours preparing myself seeing mom after so many years. She knew we were coming…the tears  from her eyes tell…and it was the saddest reunion. Prayers filled the room in the midst of sobs. The nurse talked to us and prepared us for whatever will happen. We were expecting the worst, God knows it’s difficult to accept but even He, prepared us for this. Each day is painful, most especially when the visiting Hospice Nurse talked to us to confirm her  deteriorating condition. I hear pain between her moans. And as I held her hand and feel the dropping tempreture, I would whisper in her ear. I know thats the least I can do, talk to her….until finally, she’s gone. 10 painful days with mom, watching her slowly leave us…now she’s gone forever.  I don’t think I can say much….I see how mom was loved by the number of people who came to pay their last respect.

 To those who were with us on those last days with Mom…my deepest thanks.  To Dutch who made mom feel like his own mother…you will be a brother to us. To Aunt Delia, my mom’s best friend,  whom I felt mom’s presence on our day out..we love you.  And to those who loved and cared for mom, we thank you. Mom’s gone, but her memories will always live with us…..

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