Ending, Beginning, and Going On

Posted 2:00 AM by Gerald So

I've never dwelled on occasions like New Year's Eve. They're special to me mainly because they don't linger. I thought I'd mark today on the blog, though, as I've just finished the most important notifications of my mother's passing.

I always consider she could've died from pneumonia three years ago when she refused going to the hospital or two years ago when she willingly went to the hospital. We had three years extra time and we made the most of it.

I don't mention my spiritual beliefs much because I can't prove them—And who am I to say anyone should believe what I do?—but I believe my mother's spirit has passed on to something we can't see, describe, detect, or prove from here. Indeed I believe it only because I have faith. My mother had faith that she would be seen through every uncertain moment in life. Looking on, I'd say she was.

In the days since her passing, I've prayed to her and to my father. I expect I will the rest of my life, however long it is. Wrapping up this post, may we all have time ahead and make the most of it.