Guest guest Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 The priest sounds like an amazing guy who knew how to do his ministry--blunt, but caring. I'm glad your nada went peacefully, despite the un-peaceful life she caused. (((hugs))) Holly > > > So, it turned out that it was not 2 - 3 weeks, but more like 3 days. She > died peacefully today - just stopped breathing. I'm sad and tired and > relieved and empty and weary. But I know it will be a long road toward > healing. > > When I have more time and am thinking more clearly I will post about this > amazing priest who came to see her today. He blessed her, prayed for her > and > clearly cared about her, but he also told her and my brother and I the > truth > about who she was. Just one example, apparently once when she came to see > him, he said to her " You are an incredibly conniving woman. Do you see how > much you are trying to manipulate and control your children? " > > He basically completely validated how difficult it has been for us to be > her > children and that she was incredibly demanding and needy and controlling > and > stubborn and difficult to be with - these were seriously words he used to > describe her all while clearly caring for her as a person. Anyway, this was > such a blessing to me - I did not think anyone did not simply believe her > tales of woe about her awful children - and this was from someone who had > never even met us. > > This priest told her that he knows she is stubborn, but that it is time to > let go and be with Jesus and she did just a few hours later. > > Grateful but weary, > > MY - (I have no more fear of my mom finding me on here.) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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