Mama Joins her Creator

My loving mother died last May 17,at around noon. I still remember the day my sister called. I just woke up and I was making my way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. It was 6 am here in Athens where I had been staying since February,2011. I was stunned, unable to react. When I left, my mother was already weak but I was hoping she would still live a few years more.

I was actually already scheduled to go home three days after. All I could say was, "Mama, i am coming home. Why did you not wait for me?" Then tears fell from my eyes, and I was crying....

To me, my mama is the best mother in the world. She was thoughtful, loving and caring. She sacrificed a lot for us, her children, working as a professor and at the same time helping dad in the business.And she did the ultimate sacrifice for me. When I got married and was heavy with child, she retired from government service so she could attend to me. And together with my sisters, my mama helped in taking care of my baby girl...until she left for the USA.

There were many tmes mama showed her love for us. And when Mama Mary came into our house, she dedicated her waking hours praying infront of her image. Day and night, she would pray the rosary.And so,she lived long to reach 86 years.I believe that her devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal added to the years in her life.

Now, mama has joined her Creator.Oftentimes I would think of the life i had with her. How I wish I could have spent more time with her longer, esp when she was sick. But that is life. I know mama is happy now where she is. And I am confident that Mama Mary will intercede to Jesus ,Our Lord, for the forgiveness of her sins. And she will be in heaven...