I have never lose anyone close to me but, I still vividly remember the day my mom lost her father. We were still in primary school, and life was simple. But in an instant, everything changed.
image sourceMy grandfather fell ill, and my mom rushed him to the hospital. But despite the efforts of the medical team, he didn't make it. The hospital informed us that he had passed away, and my mom was devastated.
I recall the day of his burial vividly. My mom was heartbroken, and her grief was very clear. As we stood by his graveside, In a moment of unbearable sorrow, she almost jumped into his grave, as if she wanted to be with him one last time.
Luckily, our loved ones were there to support her, holding her back and comforting her in her time of need. It was a painful and difficult moment for our family, but we came together to support each other through the darkest of times.
image sourceEven though it's been many years since then, I still remember the pain and sadness that my mom felt. Losing someone you love is never easy, and it's a wound that takes time to heal. But with the love and support of family and friends, we can get through even the toughest of times.
One of the things that changed for us as his grandchildren was that we could no longer travel to the village. Before, we would always look forward to visiting our grandfather there, but now he was gone. It felt empty and meaningless to go back to the village without him.
I also realized that my mom had experienced a similar loss when she was just in primary five. She had lost her own mother, and I can only imagine how difficult that must have been for her. Maybe that experience had made her stronger,and better equipped to cope with the loss of her father.
When someone close to us passes away, it can feel like a part of us is gone too. The pain of loss can be overwhelming, and everything seems empty and meaningless. But with the love and support of family and friends, we can begin to heal.
image sourceI saw this firsthand with my mom after she lost her father. She was heartbroken, but having us, her children, and other relatives around her made a big difference. I remember how our relatives stayed with us for a long time, offering comfort and support. Their presence helped my mom to heal faster, and we were all there to support her through the tough times.
Image sourceAnd with time, healing from losing someone will come. It's been many years now, and I've noticed that my mom rarely thinks about her father's passing anymore. The pain has lessened, and the memories, though still cherished, are no longer overwhelming.
But I'm sure there are still moments when the loss feels fresh again - maybe when she's faced with a situation that requires guidance and support, and she wishes her father was there to offer his wisdom and love. In those moments, the grief might feel like it's resurfaced, but it's all part of the healing journey.
And she also make the holy Spirit her rock , her refuge and her source of strength.