I woke up this morning to the sound of someone crying.
As I started my search I noticed a young woman sitting on the bed next to an older woman who appeared to be sleeping peacefully.
The young woman kept crying in a way that made chills run down my spine. She then said "But, you can't leave me now, I never got to tell you how much I loved you" or "How sorry I am for all that I have said and done." What will I do when my babies do some funny thing and I want to share that with you?
Strangely, I wanted to reach out and hold her and say "Baby, its alright, mama's here". But, at this point I heard a young man began to cry [as he rocked and moaned], Mama, ma-ma, P-l-e-a-s-e !!!, mama" "don't leave me now".
I noticed in a corner of the room stood yet another young man and a little boy, with tears rolling down his face, who said "Be at peace now" mama, for there will be no more hurt, pain, or tears", "Be happy... for all your suffering has passed".
Just then, I started wondering why I could not cry for these people.
I then realized that, the older woman was me.
Such a feeling of calmness and peace came over me.
I felt such JOY!
I remember thinking "Do not cry for me now, for I am loved and now at peace."
By Raye
Sunday, 25 April 1999*
This one I dedicate to my Mother D.L. I Love You, Mom....
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