THANK YOU NOTE!

Thank you for being there for us, especially today, when we laid to rest the most important person in my life. Last night was turbulent. I slept between 11pm and 1am and hadn’t caught a wink till now. I woke up angry at life. I told nature off—for snatching away our mom. I even extended my anger at my mom for conniving with death. In the midst of that indignation were panic attacks and anxieties that scurried me to the loo a few times. I surfed the internet on tips to deal with grief/loss. I stumbled on a blog about the five stages of grief. It seemed I was conflating the first two stages—denial and anger. So, I’d thought I was going to break down on seeing my mom in her pall. I declined my brothers’ request to view her dressed up remains yesterday. I said to myself I couldn’t handle that sight two days in a row.
But oh boy, I was in for a kicker. On seeing my mom’s mortal remains, I realized for the first time in about 18 months, that she was sleeping without discomfort; that gave me instant calm of mind and peace which fended off a whirlwind of tears.
My family and I have been truly overwhelmed with your support since we announced the passing of our dear mom. Today, was just a stunner. The Thunder Hill, Lowcost, Kissy, St. Michael’s School and Holy Cross parish folks showed up. Our many friends, well-wishers and relatives were also in attendance to pay their final respects. You guys proved that our Sissy Kai was not just our mother and our father’s wife but that she was part of the kith and kin of many communities and groups. We are grateful for the massive support and deluge of commiserations. God bless you for your enormous support and prayers. Please continue to remember us in your prayers and may the soul of our dear mother dwell with Christ in eternal bliss, Amen!