I knew this was coming. I thought I had already said my good byes. (in my mind)
My mom had Alzheimers. More and more apparent as the years passed.
I visited her as often as I was able. There were times that she had no clue who I was until something I said sparked something back in her mind. One very strong word "Whoopie", her nick name that I gave her before I can remember, always brought her back. It always made her laugh.
I love that she always worried about me and when I would get home safe. She used to wait up for me until I got home from work at the hot rod VW shop I used to work at. Her excuse would always be, " You are going to watch Benny Hill, Can I sit up and watch it with you?" Yeah mom.
I grew up in a very Mennonite up bringing.
I think my mom liked spending time with her son and actually enjoyed some raunchy British humor back in the day.
She was an amazing mother to me! Always there. Always giving me encouragement.
I got the call I have dreaded for so long Sunday 11/13/16 from my sisters. (I have FOUR older sisters) They said that I needed to come NOW!
I hopped in the car and made the three hour drive to see my mother. I got there at 12:30 in the morning and my sisters were saying to hurry hurry. (no words to describe)
I got to see my mom and hold her hand. I told her how much I loved her. I told her about how much she influenced my life by letting me be me. I told her about how much my wife enjoyed her time with her before we married. I told her about my daughter getting accepeted into Annapolis. Her eyes were engaged absorbing all.
I thanked my mother for being such a good mom. One of my sisters did so also with the words, "Mother, you were waiting for all of your chickens to come home." Within seconds, mom drew her last breath and passed to the next life.
I have a huge hole in my heart right now and will always miss her.
I believe in God. I believe her mind was clear to hear all of this. While I was talking to her, her eyes were open and responsive to what I was telling her. I told her thank you for waiting for me...and I loved her and it was okay to go. My sisters and I were holding her as she took her last breath.
Very sobering! Yet I feel extremely privileged to share her last moments.
Rest in peace mom. Dad has been waiting for you.
Dad passed back in 2010.
