It seems so long ago, but it is one week ago today that my mom passed away. They say times flys when you're having fun. These past few months have certainly not been fun, so why did it go so quickly? I was actually pleased a few months ago when we found out the chemo was responding well and the counts were down - it seemed that perhaps mom had a chance, some hope, light at the end of the tunnel. Time was on her side - so we all thought or perhaps assumed.
There was hope that perhaps mom could reach certain milestones in the near future - her 50th wedding anniversary and her grandson's bar mitzvah. She just needed some more time.... I have decided to take the highroad through all of this tragedy so perhaps mom did have her time here with us. She did enjoy life so much and took advantage of the wonderful opportunities that came her way. She had the Power of Attraction - and it seemed that everyone connected with mom's magnetic personality. I learned so much from my mom and I know that I now have a responsibility to carry her torch. It won't be easy but I feel this is my obligation and a privilege.
Wow, one week ago today. The funeral services were beautiful. It was an honor to write a eulogy for my mom and an even a greater honor to listen to my oldest son write a heart-felt eulogy and stand before friends and family as a young adult. Steven has always made me proud, but I noticed that day his compassion for others and joie de vivre is so similar to that of my mothers'. I felt so much of my mother that moment looking and listening to Steven. Words can't express this wonderful feeling, this connection.
Life goes on.... after just one week. Thank you to all our special friends and family that have smothered my family with love and shared their sympathy this past week. It's sunny today - I know mom is up there smiling down upon us. :-)
Please continue to share your comments. I can't thank you enough...