Right after I was reassigned to my new position, my Mother became ill. At 82 she had been having health issues for some time, mostly related to her heart. She was in the hospital both in September and October finally passing away on October 15th. It was the worst day of my life! I had mourned my Mom's death for 20 years before she actually died. Sounds crazy, huh? I did though. I was so worried all those years that I would not be able to handle her death. I guess after 20 years of "dress rehearsals" I'd prepared myself about as well as anyone could. In fact, and I say this with much guilt, it was almost a relief it was finally over. No more worrying or fretting about the inevitable. My Mother and I were extremely close. I am so glad that I told her what a wonderful Mother she was BEFORE she died! If Oscar Awards were given to Mothers mine would have won many years hands down and I told her exactly that. She was such a humble woman and just smiled warmly. I knew that it was the best compliment that I could give her because she took her role very seriously.
So 2002 couldn't get worse, right? Right! It took an unexpected - and I do mean unexpected - turn that still has me dazed in its wake. On November 18th my son, Steve, called me to let me know that I was going to be a Grandmother!
The glassis truly half full rather than half empty!
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