May You Be Free of Suffering
I selfishly prayed my father, grandparents and all the kitties she had would come and pick Mom up while I was still in Japan, but she’s still holding on. She will soon be moved to a hospice facility where she will likely make her transition in the coming weeks. While my heart is filled with a complex mixture of feelings including sadness, anguish, and guilt, I will continue to practice Metta for her so her journey is filled with ease and light. May you be free of suffering, Mom…