Today is the death anniversary of my brother Mario, it's quite amazing how we celebrated his death as his request to have a Hawaiian party in his behalf. The theme was so festive and it's quite funny seeing everyone with their lei flowers around their necks and colorful outfits. The place was lovely decorated by my nieces and nephews with pineapple and coconut trees. It was memorable and happy!
My moments with him before he passed away was sweet as well, we were connected in a special way. When he asked me to be his kidney donor, there was no doubt in my mind that I'm willing to do this for him. It taught me the lesson of unconditional love. My Mama who is in the spiritual world also played a role in his passing, as she visited and told me about his ordeals in life. We were connected in spirit, there was one day that I dreamt of my Mama and it was an emergency situation and in the dream she had a heart attack and I found a telephone and it was my brother on the other line. I picked up the phone and I said "to let go I need the line!" That same day my brother phoned me and said I need your help. He asked me to help him release his suffering and fear of death. We talked over on the phone for an hour and told him about his blessings regarding the situation. I told him that he is special because he can prepare his loved ones and himself to be around his family in a more memorable way with his last days here on Earth.
He spent his last days giving and receiving love from his family and friends. When he was called, around him were the most special people in his life. When we are faced with death, fear gets in the way but truly we need to be open to allow and accept the time in our lives. As we face death in our field, we are able to spend our last times with our loved ones, forgive each other and create celebrations as much as we can and reflect on all that creates our life special. Our family and friends are the one who is going to be there for us. Life is about creating memories that touched our hearts, not about how much stuff we have accumulated. But most of the times we forget and put our attention to things that are not important.
We need to wake up that our lives are not permanent, we are only here for some time. Live and let love reign in our hearts and actions will follow. Our joy radiates and lifts us up in our daily moments. As a nurse my source of love comes from giving and helping the elders feel worthy and joyful in their last stage of life. It all comes back to me at the end of the day, my reflections is filled with peace, love and contentment that I lived my day with fullness and grace.
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