Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Thinking of my mom these days

It was a year ago that her final illness began. Often, when I think back on her last battle for life, I wish different decisions were made. I think that my mother's insistence on coming home, on leaving the wonderful hospital she was admitted to in Madison and taking the long drive back to Chicagoland, was unwise and weakened her. I wonder if she wouldn't still be with us if sh hadn't made that fateful decision.

Right now, at this very moment, I think it's all for the best because my oldest nephew is on The Nimitz. That aircraft carrier is the first of the US fleet in the Red Sea in preparation for battle with Syria. 


My mother always said she didn't have favorites among her grandchildren, but she did and it was him. They had a very special relationship. The worry over him would weigh so very heavily on her. I'm glad that she isn't here to see it, and that from Heaven she has the perspective to and wisdom to handle it better.


2 comments:

  1. never get over missing our loved ones.
    i know it has been a hard year but it does ease with time. the bad memories seem to fade and we just remember the fun times.
    sending lots of x0x0x0

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  2. I hope you'll soon get to the fond memory part of your loss.

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