Taste of corpses
Today I retrospect through the last hours of my mother's life, the moment before she finally became like a spoilt furniture about to be disposed. A pretty hardworking woman, now what was it worth? She wanted the best for her kids, strong and independent as one of the lionesses from the great pridelands.
She wanted the best she could get and more cause she wanted to be remembered for greatness, alongside her hustle she forgot about fun or health. She forgot her kids would miss out on so much if she broke down someday and was no longer here. Everyone admired her strength, they'd still say till today that she was the perfect woman Solomon talked about from his songs.
Business partners and family, she barely had room for friends or lovers. She was goal driven and determined. The many times the doctors asked her to get rest because her health was getting poorer, mother chose to ignore them and work till her body got tired. The night the broke down, the night her body rejected oxygen, those nights still haunt me till today.
She died 7 years ago but her memories lives on in the heart of the people she put smiles on their faces while she was here, she lives on in the heart of her kids and family but everything she worked for, all the money she made has vanished with the breeze that blew on her dead body. Those early mornings and late nights left no footprints behind.
Mother's death taught me that there are things more important than money, people more important than business partners. Hours used in making money worth giving up for sleep. I learnt there are memories more cherish able than those made while seeking financial freedom. Money is important, we need it to survive but so is love, good health, memories and putting smiles on the faces of the people who can't pay you back.
Someone once said, the finals moments you had with a person are those you'll constantly remember after death makes a bridge between you two. I remember the final happy moments with mother, I would wish to have them over and over again even in just my dreams. If you died today? if you lost someone today? What would you like to be remembered for? What would you like to think about each time you remember the person you lost? Would it be good times or bad? Would it be the hours of grinding or hours of loving? Stop and think!
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There is no such beautiful article like when you write something you know very well (career) or when you write about what you experienced. Am so sorry for you mom but sincerely the story is touching my heart. If found it in my feed resteemed by @asapers and reading it I become very interested.
There is something people ignore that is very important "balance" yes everything will come to you balanced but do you remember also to balance everything you're doing. The nature plays its role to what comes to you but remember to play also your role to what coming from you. Work smarter, rest enough. Balance your activities and remember that your family and friends need your time more than even your job.
Wealth without health is regretful
Life without happiness is nothing
Thank you so much @michellesamson
This is very powerful @michellesamson, and so very true!! I have an ex-husband who is an "ex" for that very reason. Our grown sons have a very precarious relationship with him because he chose to spend his time working and making money as opposed to giving us his time and making memories.
I always say, No one on their death bed ever says, "I wish I would have worked more"!!
I'm recommending your post for our next READ me ASAP edition :)
Wow. I'm so sorry about that, had to walk away from someone I cared about because of it. Thanks for your comment.
It's a long time ago and I eventually met the love of my life, so it's all good now! The boys see him as dad also.
You touched me deep, @michellesamson. This is TRUE over and again. At the end of the day, it is the 'small things' that really matter, and these have everything to do with family, and time for those who matter.
Thanks for this inspiration. I nearly missed out on it, if it weren't for @lynncoyle1.
Uwc. Thank you for stoppinh by and for commenting too.😆
My pleasure. Thanks
This is a nice story @michellesamson. Your title really caught my attention and I'm so happy that I decided to read.
Being alive and doing things that make people remember me as someone who have been giving a better life for my family will be great.
Working too much until I have less time with my family is really want to be avoided but because the need of money, still got to work during holiday.
I am trying my best to secure our incomes and saving as fast as I can so that I will have more time to spent with them and steemit is one of the plan.
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very strong and beautiful post! I am sorry to hear that all your mothers hard work didn't leave much traces behind, and that you lost her so early, but what a precious knowledge to achieve on your part. It really puts things into perspective!
Very powerful post and something we would all do well to remind ourselves of every now and again.
Thanks for reminding me of it today, even if you did bring a little tear to my eye.
Thanks to @asapers for unearthing this gem.
In Peace, Love, and Health.
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A based on experience posts always touch my heart, so sorry about your mother😢 I asked myself a question years ago, what's my goal in this life? I made a long list..but to stay healthy and happy always on my first list. I saw a friend who has no option but working hard to earns for family, I think he has no time to take care of his body😔.
Reading this true and inspiring post make me thinking over and over again about my life, my parents and families, I'm glad that I spend most of my time and fortune with them. Thank you @michellesamson for sharing this with us.
Very hard subject to write about, but you did a great job. The holes stay, but it's the memories that help with them.
You're absolutely right, we need to take the time to create the moments and memories.