J-emine's reflexionando

Chilling out in our comfort zone, in front of the TV, was the way to unwind after a long week and for me to spend some uninterrupted time with my Mother.

It’s been two weeks since Ah Ma’s passing. We all know it takes time and time will heal all wounds and erase all pain…but still, it takes time.

She’s been more than a mother but there closest confidante and pillar for the past 55-70 years. For some of them weekends have been spent tending to her needs and not having her around has left a void in their weekends. For Mum, being the youngest of her children and having to be away from her side for 13 odd years (when we were in the States) returning to Singapore and spending as much time as she can with her own Mother, has been the best gift and many beautiful memories are etched to Mum’s mind and heart. The same memories that is bringing her grief during this period, as she mourns for Ah Ma.

I have told Mum she has all the right to mourn and grieve but she needs to take care of her health. Her clothes are hanging loosely on her already-petite frame, lines that were faintly visible has become even more apparent, and overall tiredness has made my once chirpy Mother solemn.

The short trip end of this month is timely. It will do her good to get away and see her favourite teenager, who’s flying in from TW to HK to meet my fogies.