We lost someone this last week. She was a daughter, a mother, a grandmother and a companion. She was 81.
She lived with her daughter for the past four years, after her health declined. Both of her daughters helped care for her together.
They sacrificed much so they could give back to the women that brought them into the world.
They shared story after story with me, and as they opened up, I saw their faces alight with joy in remembrance.
Joy, and at the same time, peace.
I think relating all those stories helped them to cope and bear, if not only just for that moment.
I hope it did.
I sat there, listening and I couldn’t help but think of how hard this must be. It doesn’t matter when it happens or how. You never accept the fact that your own mother has left this world.
The woman who taught you almost everything you know. She raised you and she helped you make choices that would better your life.
She was you. And in turn, you are her.
That is a bond so strong, even death can’t touch it.
But it still hurts.
I know I have beliefs that do not mimic that of these women. I have faith in the knowledge that one day God will wipe out our tears and this wicked system will be no more. And those who have died will enjoy life eternal on a paradise earth. I tried to give them comfort but I know their faith is in different things.
I only pray that her daughters can find hope and assurance that one day they will see their mother again. They will see her in her former vigor and it will bring delight to their hearts.
And right now, that’s what matters.
10 responses to “Anna Claudine…”
I’m so very sorry to hear that.
I can’t help but put myself in that situation. What if that were my mother? I would be devastated!It’s sad..
awh, I’m so sorry 🙁
I just keep thinking that its so wonderful that you took those pictures! I’m sure they’ll be treasured.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss.
That is a lovely picture. Wow, the first blog I read today and the first email I read today were both about profound loss. I’m so sorry.
“Thank you”, ladies.
She was my mother-in-law’s mother.
My husband’s grandmother.
I will be sure to carry your thoughts their way.
You’re all so lovely! 🙂
I don’t think we ever truly appreciate just how much our Mother has done for us and how much she means to us until she is gone. It’s a sad fact of life. My mother and I were not as close as she was with others of my siblings but I know she loved me and I loved her and it was devastating to lose her. Of course, I, like you, believe she will live again in perfect health on a perfect earth and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that never had the opportunity to know her will at last get that chance and we will all benefit from it. I try every day to be the type of grandmother that my mother was. She was deeply loved, just as Jason’s grandmother was. I’m sure he will miss her, but looks forward to seeing her again.
I would also like to offer my condolences. It’s so hard to lose a loved one. My thoughts are with you and your family!
xxoo
evie
You write so eloquently about losing a mother. I lost mine five years ago. I’m very sorry for your family’s loss.
kalurah,
i’m deeply sorry for your loss. i’ve alway thought about how i would feel about loosing my mother, and i can’t think of anything else but feeling devastated. i love my mom deeply, i’ve seen her loose her parents and all her siblings, she’s the only one left in her family. i think those beautiful photographs you took of her will definitely be cherished.
Kalurah
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It can be such a shock to the system, as it were, to loose someone that you love.
I am sending you good wishes and prayers.
Ahna