friends,
my dear mother-in-law, died a few days ago. she had only one kidney, and it's been operating at about 15% for a long time. two years ago they found a tumor in her chest. she was doing pretty well since then, with frequent trips to the doctor for blood infusions and checkups, but the whole mess caught up with her a week ago, so she's moved on to her next life.
i got a call from Tok on saturday that mama was doing "very bad". some dear friends loaned me enough to buy a quick ticket. earliest i could get out was the following tuesday. she died on sunday. tuesday morning i was on KE 020, hop to bangkok where my step-daughter met me at airport, taxi to Mochit bus station, napped on waiting room seats, 6:00 am bus to lomsak, which broke down, another bus took us to petchabun, took a local bus to our village, changed cloths, got a ride to the temple where the cremation ceremonies were already in progress. 36 hours door to door.
i was privileged to observe and participate in the disposal of Mama's body, and the Tambun (make merit, honoring) that followed, with lots of food and well-wishers at the house.
whew.
i am here for such a short time, everything has to be compressed. and as usual, i am amazed, intrigued, and steeped in mystery and awe to be home again.
wondereful the life!
Nu
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"I am i that is me, but not you" - Zeno America Das Leben ist ein langsamer Tod!
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