Don't Forget to Live

A Life and Legacy of Courage and Resilience

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(Proverbs 16:24)

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" Mamá porque usted tienes los ojos cerrado "
"Mama why do you have your eyes closed?"

"Porque he visto todo,  esto cansada de ver lo mismo, ya quiero irme al cielo." 
"Because I've seen it all, I'm tired of seeing the same things; I'm ready to go to heaven."

My great grandmother was (and still is) my greatest hero of all time.
She was a selfless, and deeply spiritual woman whose presence brought peace into my chaos and wisdom into confusion.

Her words whispered to me during our last conversation,

"Porque he visto todo,  esto cansada de ver lo mismo, ya quiero irme al cielo." 
"Because I've seen it all, I'm tired of seeing the same things, I'm ready to go to heaven."

resonate within me. They echo the depth of her experience and the readiness with which she embraced the next chapter of her journey.

Mamá lived to be over 100 years old, she defied any conventional guide to a long life. She wasn’t defined by wealth or material possession, yet she was and still is the richest woman I’ve ever known.

Despite enduring the pain of her husband's passing and the loss of some of her children, she continued to fight for life, persevering through challenges and embracing each moment with fullness.

Her readiness to move on to the next stage of life, heaven, was a testament to her unwavering faith and acceptance.

I vividly recall longing to share my life's joys with her, urging her to wait until I found love, married, and had children. Yet Mamá didn't wait, but rather served, loved, and lived her life so fully that she died empty, leaving behind a legacy of courage and love.

These days when life feels burdensome, I draw strength from her example of surrender and trust. I am reminded of her resilience, her unwavering faith, and her steadfastness to embrace what lay beyond.

Days like today, where we celebrate the joys and some even silently grieve the hardships of womanhood I am reminded of Mamá.

I feel her strength so close to me.
I see her resilience in me.
And I can feel her courage,
even as I long for brighter days.

If she were to be alive today, In can hear her saying,
It’s okay to grieve but it’s also okay to live.

So today as we make room to celebrate International Women’s Day,
remember to give time it’s space, but don’t forget to live.

Who is a woman that has made significant impact in your life?

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