A Mother's Love Never Dies

My friend TJ had a unique encounter that I thought would make a wonderful Mother's Day post. Here is her story:

"I do not know how mother got to Bali.  But the discovery produced a smile on my face.  Mother finally got to travel. Just the week before I had carefully spread her ashes on my brother’s grave before heading to the airport.

I had been unable to discard the vessel that had contained her ashes and had held it on my lap for the long flight. I had been sure it was empty.  I do not know why I looked inside.

We had been spending a magical week in Bali.  Our guide was a devote Hindu. Karma, reincarnation and their varied beliefs were constant topics of conversation.  I asked him about a resting place for Mother. His positive response was heartfelt; he would arrange everything.

Two days later, we drove to the ocean with mother’s ashes.  Waiting for us were several holy men, dressed in white. My mother was about to have a beautiful Hindu funeral.  The men chanted, incense was burned, chimes were rung and offerings were made.  Although in a language I did not understand, when she finally was given to the sea, I felt at peace. 

Surprisingly, many people questioned the appropriateness Hindu ceremony.

 “Would she have approved?”

 “I do not know.”

 Soon the answer would change.

Mother and I were never close. When I was barely 4, my 7-year-old brother, died.  My mother retreated from life and me.  She was a fearful, timid woman who spoke wishfully of world travel.  Getting a passport scared her so much she abandoned hope of travel. In opposition, I grew up energetic, outgoing and a world traveler. 

I was joyful mother had found her way to Bali.

Upon my return home, I scheduled a facial.  I went to my usual lady, who knew nothing of my travels or personal life as I enjoy quiet meditation during facials. This was not to be. 

With eyes closed, I felt an energy rush when she touched my left arm.  Purple lights went off in my head.  My body was tingling.  Afterwards, I asked her what had happened, referencing only the purple light.  Avoiding eye contact, she told me, “Your mother contacted me when I touched your left arm and energy began to flow through you.  She told me to tell you she had a blast.  She felt very important and it was the nicest thing you have ever done for her.”

I was stunned and at a loss for words. I felt love flowing between mother and myself.

I am looking forward to Mother’s Day secure in the knowledge a mother’s love never dies."