I feel like I am coming up for air.
For a long time we have been helping to take care of my dear precious mother-in-law. Sometimes this meant 24/7 having someone by her side and sometimes it meant having a meal schedule to help feed her. I was in charge of ordering her medicines and delivering them, helping with the schedule, and all doctor appointments and discussing hospital procedures, along with a sister-in-law who attended part of the appointments and did lots and lots of bedside sitting. Lots.
She passed away last Wednesday and now there is a big hole. All the things that used to be hard to fit into the schedule are gone, but now we are in the phase of getting everything reported which is a little harder because her husband was retired military so there is a bit of government paperwork to do as well.
But for now, I can sit and drink tea and see my best friend for the first time in quite a while.
This tea had gotten lost in the jumble of a big box, but it is going to be a frequent tea for while because I really like it. Easy to steep, adorable gold-wrapped heart-shaped tuo cha, and delicious mushroom and rice flavor.
I raise my cup to Mima, a great mother-in-law, a dream grandmother to my children, and a wonderful woman.
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Glad you can sit and breathe for a bit! Enjoy a little peace. You’ve had a long journey.
I think she had an exemplary daughter in law as well. I lost a friend and a family member two weeks ago so my prayers are for you.
Sorry for you loss Ash!Peace to you and your Family & Mother In Law! My 94 year old Grandma is still with us, but facing end of life struggles. It is so hard to watch & deal with, I know. Love & prayers to you! :)
My prayers and condolences for you and your family! I recently lost my great aunt in November (87 years old). It was a very rough time for me, but she had been through a lot of rough times ever since my other aunt (her sister) had passed. However, we are fortunate to have those who were dear to us, remain forever in our hearts. Although my heart had broken, I know that she is truly in a better place; therefore, that gives me comfort…and as I said, she’ll always be there with the memories….I hope that you’ll get to relax and look up, too. Enjoy your time to relax and hopefully reflect on those times passed.
My condolences to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, Ashmanra.
Glad you can sit and breathe for a bit! Enjoy a little peace. You’ve had a long journey.
I think she had an exemplary daughter in law as well. I lost a friend and a family member two weeks ago so my prayers are for you.
Sorry for you loss Ash!Peace to you and your Family & Mother In Law! My 94 year old Grandma is still with us, but facing end of life struggles. It is so hard to watch & deal with, I know. Love & prayers to you! :)
My prayers and condolences for you and your family! I recently lost my great aunt in November (87 years old). It was a very rough time for me, but she had been through a lot of rough times ever since my other aunt (her sister) had passed. However, we are fortunate to have those who were dear to us, remain forever in our hearts. Although my heart had broken, I know that she is truly in a better place; therefore, that gives me comfort…and as I said, she’ll always be there with the memories….I hope that you’ll get to relax and look up, too. Enjoy your time to relax and hopefully reflect on those times passed.
My condolences to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, Ashmanra.