The rest of July........a passing away
On July 26, I "suddenly and unexpectedly" arrived New York. On Wednesday 27th, I was at my mom's bedside. On Thursday she got the news that her beloved youngest grandchild was accepted at medical school (Congratulations, Ryan). That afternoon I prayed and sang over her... Reminding her of the golden streets, her new body, having no more tears and living forever in heaven with God and other loved ones.
On Friday, the 29th at 8.30 in the morning, we were called to her bedside. 5 siblings, their spouses and 2 of the 10 grandchildren gathered. (In a wonderful "God" arranged summer - all of the 6 siblings and 10 grandchildren and most of the 10 great grandchildren had been with her in July!!).
We all had a chance to affirm our love to her and release her, kiss her and gently hug her knowing we were saying our final goodbye's. A little time passed and we were sitting around her bed telling stories, laughing and making a "commotion" - How she loved that when we were all around her, her beloved, loud rambunctious kids! Around 10, we noticed one tear rolling down her face and then another. She didn't want to leave us but by 10.15 she peacefully slipped away.
On August 1, we had a memorial service for her and were overwhelmed by all the visitors, all the flowers, donations in her name, e-mails, cards, on-line guestbook and Facebook messages of condolence. A large extended community loved and honored her,( and us,)too.
I'll miss you mom, I love you and I will come to you in heaven!!
Blanche (Jill) Callery, October 22,1921 - July 29, 2011 Mom would have been 90 in October. This photo was on her 89th birthday.
On Friday, the 29th at 8.30 in the morning, we were called to her bedside. 5 siblings, their spouses and 2 of the 10 grandchildren gathered. (In a wonderful "God" arranged summer - all of the 6 siblings and 10 grandchildren and most of the 10 great grandchildren had been with her in July!!).
We all had a chance to affirm our love to her and release her, kiss her and gently hug her knowing we were saying our final goodbye's. A little time passed and we were sitting around her bed telling stories, laughing and making a "commotion" - How she loved that when we were all around her, her beloved, loud rambunctious kids! Around 10, we noticed one tear rolling down her face and then another. She didn't want to leave us but by 10.15 she peacefully slipped away.
On August 1, we had a memorial service for her and were overwhelmed by all the visitors, all the flowers, donations in her name, e-mails, cards, on-line guestbook and Facebook messages of condolence. A large extended community loved and honored her,( and us,)too.
I'll miss you mom, I love you and I will come to you in heaven!!
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