My mother, Daily Ethel Drake Pickett died today, April 28th, 2016. Two of my sisters, Bonnie and Pat, took care of her for many of the last of her 96 years thus allowing her to remain in her own apartment. She has also had the support and care of an angel, Joyce, to help with her daily needs.
Her life had become more and more limited. She was tired and ready to leave this part of her journey.
Many people have given love, support and prayers the past few days to Daisy add her extended family. It was and is much appreciated and treasured. It is indeed true that the most powerful thing we can do is to be present with each other and to offer support when needed.
I was blessed to join two of my sisters, Pat and Bonnie, some of her grandchildren, their families and a few friends to be with her for much of the last 4 and ½ days.
I will return to posting blogs tomorrow. Many of the recent blogs have been about this process of walking for and with each other during the good and the difficult times. Again I am reminded of what all the wise, spiritual men and women have taught. Jesus, Gandhi, Mother Theresa, The Buddha, Muhammed and others taught that we simply have to be present to ourselves, to each other and to the God of our understanding. Certainly it is important to help with the practical matters, but if we are present we will know what is needed and offer our labor, time, and hearts. It really is that simple. It is easy for we humans to allow expectations, old resentments, anger and other negative feelings to keep us from being present. When we do we all lose.
Once again, thanks to all who were able to be so lovingly present, helpful and supportive. I know that each member of the family of Daisy will play it forward in unique and loving ways.
Jimmy F. Pickett
April 28, 2016
Her life had become more and more limited. She was tired and ready to leave this part of her journey.
Many people have given love, support and prayers the past few days to Daisy add her extended family. It was and is much appreciated and treasured. It is indeed true that the most powerful thing we can do is to be present with each other and to offer support when needed.
I was blessed to join two of my sisters, Pat and Bonnie, some of her grandchildren, their families and a few friends to be with her for much of the last 4 and ½ days.
I will return to posting blogs tomorrow. Many of the recent blogs have been about this process of walking for and with each other during the good and the difficult times. Again I am reminded of what all the wise, spiritual men and women have taught. Jesus, Gandhi, Mother Theresa, The Buddha, Muhammed and others taught that we simply have to be present to ourselves, to each other and to the God of our understanding. Certainly it is important to help with the practical matters, but if we are present we will know what is needed and offer our labor, time, and hearts. It really is that simple. It is easy for we humans to allow expectations, old resentments, anger and other negative feelings to keep us from being present. When we do we all lose.
Once again, thanks to all who were able to be so lovingly present, helpful and supportive. I know that each member of the family of Daisy will play it forward in unique and loving ways.
Jimmy F. Pickett
April 28, 2016
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