This blog post is to honour the memory of my Mother and to thank a lot of people.
My mum passed away last week in Japan whilst on our annual ski trip. It was a sudden and tragic loss to us all. She was 75 years old but super active and most of all she enjoyed life to the fullest! She was skiing to the last moment and she passed away peacefully in the hot spring. My mother is an inspiration on how to live life passionately, dedication to her family and generosity of spirit.
I want to thank the people who supported and helped us all the way in Japan during our time of need. The manager and owner of Sakaya Ryokan in Nozawa who were with our family every step of the way. The hospital staff at IIyana who handled my mum with upmost care and respect. The police detectives at Iiyana who organised the funeral, our hotel, paperwork, drove us everywhere and extended their hospitality and generosity of time above and beyond their duty. Words are not enough to thank these people for what they did for our family. I want to also thank my best friend who came from Tokyo to help us with the translation and for his support. My brother’s best friend who flew in from Shanghai to be with us and made sure we didnt lose our laugter. This really has been a heartbreaking week losing our mother but also a heartwarming experience whereby strangers and close friends reached out to us with their sincerest generosity. I also thank my fellow bloggers who left kind messages for me. It really made a big difference.
The above photos is where we had the funeral in IIyana. We followed the beautiful Japanese tradition which was so refined and zen. My mum was cremated in Japan and her remains were brought home with us, where we had a memorial service in her memory.
Two things my mother used to say and I will remember to follow:
“I have the rest of my life to rest when I am dead”
“When you fall, pick yourself back up”
I love you mum. Please look after Dad in heaven xoxo
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April 21, 2014 at 16:54
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad she was not ill as well and that it was a peaceful passing x
April 21, 2014 at 13:52
Oh the sudden deaths are such a shock to the family but a blessing to the one who goes. I am thankful she didn’t have a long protracted illness. Thank you for sharing this story and blessings to you …….with lots of happy memories as your mom’s memory lives on in her loved ones!
April 16, 2014 at 12:30
thank you for your kind words. There are a lot of changes in my life I have to readjust to. There are good days and bad days. I stay positive knowing she is in a better place with my dad. It is the living who has most to lose and deal with x
April 16, 2014 at 11:39
I am late in finding this but I pray that as the days pass the sting of your loss will fade and that the special memories of your sweet relationship grows more and more crystal clear♡
April 15, 2014 at 14:50
You are very welcome.