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My darling mum has passed away. These past two years have been hard for her with failing health and the frustration of losing her independence. But her spirit and humour remained intact till the end. And she got her wish - to die at home surrounded by family, friends, loving carers and her little dog beside her.
She leaves behind many gifts.
She gave us the gift of knowing her. The gift of - by example - how, despite tragedy and obstacles she ploughed ahead and "just got on with things." Mum gave me the gift of strength and courage.
She gave us the gift of caring about others less fortunate and the world in which we live. She gave us the gift of appreciation; of the beauty of nature, the love of animals, and all things Australian. From flowers to forests.
She gave my cousins David and Damien the gift of loving wood, the pride in working with one's hands. And her own late flowering creativity remains and inspiration that's it's never too late to explore a passion. She gave her granddaughter Gabrielle the gift of honouring the past and grasping the future, that all dreams are possible. She gave her grandson Nick the gift of freedom. That even though he was far away he was free to do his own thing. Which made their time together more precious.
She gave her godson Damien the gift of trust. And faith to step up and do what he never thought he could. Damien's compassion, fierce protectiveness, sacrifice and the challenge of Kay's care in her last months, weeks, days and minutes is a gift to never underestimate your ability.
The greatest gift mum gave us was time, to face the moment, giving us the knowledge she was unafraid which eased our fears for her and eases our own sadness. She gave us time to be with her and say to each other what was in our hearts.
The gifts she gave us are precious and intangible. Gifts to be unwrapped to remember her in many ways for the rest of our lives. Mum gave us the gift of peace in our hearts to let her go.
I love you, mum.
Di.
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