There’s a quiet understanding that settles into the heart when you realize that every day is a gift, and not one can be taken for granted. As time passes, the notion of tomorrow becomes fragile, uncertain. And when the unexpected strikes, when the most precious person in your life is taken away in a heartbeat, it changes you in ways you never anticipated. This is what happened to me, a few weeks ago, when I lost my mother suddenly.
Though the pain of her absence cuts deep, it is the memory of her love, the unwavering devotion she showed me, that has become my greatest source of strength as I navigate life without her.
I’ve always known that my mother loved me, but it’s in this heartbreaking moment of grief that I truly feel the weight of her love wrapping around me like a warm embrace. She’s gone now, but her love is eternal. And it’s in this love that I find the courage to continue on, to be present for my children, my grandchildren, and the family who remains.
As I reflect on my own life, I know that love is the only legacy worth leaving. When the day comes—when there are no more tomorrows left for me, when I must depart this earth—I hope my children and grandchildren will remember this: you are, have always been, and will forever be, deeply, profoundly loved.
That love is unshakable. It is boundless. It transcends every moment of every day. It’s the kind of love that doesn’t need to be spoken aloud for you to feel it in your soul. It’s the kind of love that doesn’t end with a goodbye—it lives on in the actions we take, in the way we treat each other, and in the lives we build.
I think back to a moment when I sat by my husband’s bed, in the stillness of the night, telling him over and over how much I loved him. Though he couldn’t respond, I knew he heard me. The power of love can transcend even the darkest moments. It doesn’t need words, but it demands to be felt.
And that’s what I want my family to know: no matter what happens in this life, no matter the challenges we face or the trials we endure, love will always be our guiding light. My children and grandchildren are my life. There’s nothing, no circumstance, no distance, no time that could ever diminish the love I have for them.
When my time comes, I will look forward to reuniting with those who’ve gone before me, but I will carry the love of my family with me, knowing that they will continue on, carrying that love in their hearts and passing it down to the next generation. I’ll be with you, always.
So, my dear ones, live with love. Live with kindness. Live with compassion. Lead a steadfast, loving life, and remember what I’ve taught you about how to get to heaven—not just in the physical sense, but in the way we treat others and in the way we live our lives every single day.
I love you, always and forever. Nothing will ever change that.
This is my message to you: Love fiercely. Live with purpose. And know that you are never truly alone.
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