A Sad Goodbye

i attended a wake last night. my grandmother's bestfriend passed away due to cancer.

and though i have only known her for the past year and my interactions with her are limited, i couldn't stop my tears from falling down. in the short span of time that i've known her, she has touched my life with her kindness and unconditional acceptance.

she was the kind of person who was always willing to help others. to comfort others. to feed others. even when she was sick, she would always encourage me and hubby to take a break and leave the kids with her. when i remind her that she needs to rest, she would always dismiss it saying that she is ok. and despite us not taking on her offer, the mere fact that she offered herself was very much appreciated.

i have to admit that i have never seen so many people cry during a wake. everywhere i look, i see people crying. people reminiscing about the goodness of her heart. everyone had the same story to tell. she had a big heart and her kindness was incomparable.

i am glad to have met her no matter how short our time was together. and to her, i say, thank you for your kindness. it was much appreciated.