Being home

The last week I have been caring for my precious mother. It has been a joy to serve her. There is nothing left of her body but bones and a very strong spirit. On one day my dad and I wept as she lay incoherent on the couch. We thought she would never become fully conscious again. But there is no one like my mother! That night as Joshua came and sat down beside her and said "Grandma It's Joshua I'm here, I love you." My mother opened her eyes. The two hugged and mom continued to pat Joshua's arm with tender love.

Aaron and Annie, Chris and Alana all visited. The next day my mom decided it wasn't time to go. When I went to check on her she was

awake and alert. She smile and said you are a gem. Then she said actually you

are my Precious Gem! My mom never complains. She is faithful and valiant in every moment. She continues to give to us. When it is our time to give.

I have flown back to California. I was expecting to have a funeral. But not today (momma said!)

Pictures:

Me and my dad

Me and my mom

Joshua and Grandma

Aaron, Grandma and Annie

My mother has taken a downward turn. We were well aware and knew that there was no other way for her to go. We have seen miracles by having her live this long. And miracles to have her return to being mentally sharp and alert. Very true, real miracles indeed. Oh but I love my mom so dearly. No matter how this story unfolds, I will miss her deeply! I ache deep within my heart and soul. I feel anguish to the core of my being. My mother and has always been my everything. And the loss of her being with us will be incomparable to anything and irreplaceable to me her daughter.

I am very homesick tonight. I just want to go home!