Today at 4am my mom got the last laugh not cancer, as she left for a brighter and happier place, singing and smiling with God, leaving cancer all by its miserable self and my brother holding her hand.
The past couple of days have been really hard to handle so her moving on came with such relief. Prior to today I cried a lot and choked back the tears because I hated helplessly standing by and watching her in pain, it was heartbreaking, and it made me so angry to be so helpless but now all her pain is gone and I no longer cry.
Her pain is gone so I am happy; I am happy for her. She's just so deserving of all the skipping and singing, giggling and smiling, and all the mounds of beauty that's now waiting for her in Heaven. She lived an honest and righteous life, a life that she will now be rewarded for, and so I can not be selfishly sad for myself that she is gone. She may not be physically here but she is bound to remain in the hearts and thoughts of not only me but so many.
God gave me a strong, tough-love woman to be my mother, a loving lady to be my father's wife, a compassionate companion to be a friend to many, and a loyal disciple to be an example to others.
She will be missed, she will always be loved, but she will never be forgotten and we will once again see her so it is with a heavy heart but a relieved mind that I say "See you soon Mama-Mia" to my mother and an "after awhile crocodile".
As the story has it, one day I headed to the opposite side of the globe – the Flipside. I arrived in Korea February 16th, 2005 and thought I’d do a year, then leave. I was wrong. I stayed, launched my first company, Flipside Fitness, and then opened Korea's largest boxing club, Hulk's Boxing (now called Hulk's Club).
After 11.5yrs in Korea, I then picked up one day and returned to Toronto, Canada. But then I left again.
Now I live in the Philippines where I am the CEO and head coach of Empowered Clubhouse, the Philippines' first and only boxing clubhouse exclusively just for women. I also am the founder of the Lil' Sistas Project, CEO and designer of Slay Gear and Baa Baa Black Sheep .Ph.
10 comments:
Amy. I'm sorry to hear that. I will pray for the rest of your family.
All my love to your family from my family as you all work through this together. Keep your head up girl, stay strong, and remember the beautiful memories and fond times you had with your mom.
I don't doubt you will see your mom again. She'll always be by your side and one day you'll see her in heaven.
I am sorry for your loss Amy but remember that your father needs you now more than ever. Be the strong one for him to lean on.
I'm sure your mom would be so happy to hear your words written about her. I'm sure you loved her so much and I'm sure though you know that. Please know that there are those of us around you that are here for you too. Don't be afraid to cry and let others be strong for you.
Amy,
So sorry to hear about your Mom and I know you will miss her and that you love her. She raised a very tough girl in many ways. Keep up your great spirit in everything you do.
Beth (crashcourse)
Dear Amy,
What a nice way to honour your mom. I know this was a hard time for you and your family but I'm so glad you got to be there by her side when she passed.
I'm so sorry about your loss. I hope she's enjoying her new place in heaven looking down on you and your family smiling from ear to ear.
She'll be forever in your heart. Keep her memory alive....
Much love,
Jennifer
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your mom Amy. Graeme, Nick and I are sending our love to you and your family.
Madi
Hi EVERYONE,
Thank you so much for your kind words and sweet regards. I've had a hard summer and losing my mother has put a huge weight on my family's shoulders but we'll get through it; we'll get through it together. It'll be a long journey.
And Madi, thank you SOOOOO much for showing up at the burial site! I was so pleasantly shocked to turn and see you three walking down the street. It was like a scene from the movies -- awesome! My father noted the flowers the next day when we returned to visit the site and he was very proud to note I had such sweet and caring friends, so thank you. I'm sorry I didn't get to see you guys again before I left but I was so preoccupied with organizing my father's house and trying to prepare him for what's to come.
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