The Last farewell

The last farewell is always the hardest; we will all face it.

One day, we were born, which was a moment of happiness for some parents. We grow up, and we meet many loved ones, but what we seem to forget is that one day, we might die, or our loved ones will die. One day, no one will remember you within 100 or 200 years. You become a forgotten memory or a name.

The mother of my friend died; I have known her for about two years, and for the last two weeks of her life, I went on a visit to her house and to the hospital. It was sad to see her agonizing. Indeed, it was hard for her family and primarily for her. She had plans, kids, and a family that she was leaving behind. She didn't want to leave her kids behind; she cared for them till the day she died and made sure they knew how much she loved them.

She made me realize many things:

• Show the people you love that you love them

• A kind person will still care for others, even when they suffer.

• She was holding on to her faith, and her memory was deteriorating, but she never forgot about God.

It was hard seeing her go like that. She is happier now, sleeping, waiting for Jesus' return. We prayed for healing. Many people expect that the Lord might do a miracle. But she died at a very young age. 

We realize many things when someone is gone and know that that person is not here anymore. You will notice the emptiness they left when they were gone. Some people have regret, and some don't, but it hurts the same way. I know now that I want to make memories with my loved ones. I want to have something of them so I still have a beautiful memory of them the day they are gone.

We thought that if the Lord made the miracle for her to get better, many people would see the Glory of God and believe in God. But even when she left, her faith told a story to reach even that one person that needed to be reached. It's sad, and I'm not ready to lose my mom anytime soon, but it can happen. 

Meanwhile, we are getting older, and many people around us will die. It will be the last farewell on this earth, but we hope to see each other in heaven. 

It still doesn't feel like reality that she is gone! We will miss her. The last farewell is undoubtedly the hardest. 

Be blessed, and stay blessed!