"We never know. Maybe I can't wake up later."
I was stunned. I didn't expect it. I couldn't sleep well that night.
Great Grandma deliberately initiated the tough topic with me: her eventual departure from this world.
So, she said:
1. You must not give any "white gold" money (compassionate donation) for my funeral.
2. Let our family manage my funeral with whatever rites they want.
3. You just need to attend my funeral.
It is very wise of her to initiate this conversation with me. She knew that it will be very tough for me emotionally during her departure. Maybe I will be devastated. She just wanted to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for me. It means to say my goodbye before the day itself.
How lucky I am to have someone that makes saying goodbye so hard. And I can bid my goodbye now while she is around.
I just wish Tai Ma can attend my children's wedding. May our mighty God, Jesus the author of Salvation, who rose and conquered the grave bless her abundantly. We have many, many more interesting meals together.
"The most painful goodbyes are the one never said and never explained." - Unknown
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