This morning I woke up, for the first time in my nearly 64 years, without...parents. As many of you know Mom died yesterday afternoon, here, at home. It was the way she wanted it.
And, she, more than often, got exactly what she wanted.
Over the years it has been an honor to do for her. But, I have to tell you she was the "Goldilocks of Meal Time". I would take her some food and...
She would wince and say, "This is too hot!"
I'm sorry Mom it just came out of the oven/microwave/skillet let it cool a bit.
Then, after fifteen minutes she would call out, "Michael, this food is too cold!"
And it was back and forth warming, cooling, warming again....
For nearly three years it's been "Mom Duty" sort of just like that. Never regretting but always trying.
Today, I've got some extra time and feeling a little lost.
Not quite sure what to do with this blog...now that her voice is silent.
We'll bury Mom in the National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan...next to my Father. It's what she wanted. And, as you know...she most often got exactly what she wanted.
And...so it goes.
And...so it goes. Yes it does. I'm so sorry for your loss. I read your post yesterday and it made me smile. I went back and read it again today and imagined that moment. Sweet. Your posts here always brought a smile for me, reminding me it's family that matters most. All the best.
Posted by: Zane Safrit | 03/21/2014 at 08:23 AM
Zane, Thank you so much...it was priceless and so grateful for the memories. Thank you again. - Michael
Posted by: Michael Libbie | 03/21/2014 at 11:38 AM
She is part of you and always will be...I shure hope I would get the same care and honorable death once I reach that day...she was a lucky lady...
Posted by: michael | 03/21/2014 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful memories...Thank you for sharing some of them tonight.
Posted by: Sharon Steckman | 03/21/2014 at 09:36 PM