I left work today at 3. As I was walking to my car I was thinking about how I wished that my original plan was still in place. Instead I knew I was going to say good bye. I knew when I woke up this morning.
I met my Mom at a park to ride with her to see my Grandmommy. We drove down to Hospice in Monroe.We walked down the hall way into the room. It took me a little bit to compose myself. There were visitors who came in from the place where Grandmommy has lived the past few years.
Once they left I was finally able to talk to my Grandmommy. I thanked her for all the memories. I spoke to her about how much I appreciated her. I told her how much I loved her. Mom talked to her. Read scripture. We prayed. Then we kissed her goodbye, said I love you and we said goodbye.
Going in to dinner my Uncle called my Mom to let her know that Hospice had called him. I received a call just around 10:15 from my Mom. Grandmommy has gone home. I have been so blessed to have her in my life. To have the opportunity to say thank you and good bye. I know that good bye is not forever, what a blessing that is!
3 comments:
Oh this post brings tears to my eyes. It is such a gift to be able to say good bye, but it is still SO hard. I am glad you were able to spend time with her in her final days. The knowing good bye is not forever is the thing that helps us get through these times. Thinking of you...
again, i am thinking of you. i am so sorry to hear about grandmommy.
I'm so glad you got to say goodbye. What a sweet moment you had. Lots of prayers going up for you and your family. xoxo
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