The season of time surrounding when Mom crossed over to the other side was perfect last year. We are so grateful to God and to everyone who made it possible for us to come back to Canada to live with her for those last weeks in Garden Park. Sometimes over the years, Mom would ask me, “What is it going to be like at the end?” She did not want to go to a home. She visited people in homes and did not want the experience. I always replied, “We don’t know, but it will all work out. We will not abandon you.” Of course, I was speaking by faith, and we are so grateful for how it worked out. I wonder what she is doing now?
Margaret Bergen, my Mom, 1934-2022.
This is Margaret, my Mom, when she was our daughter’s age. 1958. One day she was a beautiful young lady trying to honor God and find her way through life. A few days later, with loved ones nearby, she crossed over to the other side to meet Him personally. Right to the end of her life, Mom had friends who had challenging circumstances and a gift to make many, including me, feel we were best friends, closer than others. I remember her thinking out loud near the end, “I wonder how God will work that all out?”
When I see the 1958 photo above, I wish I could time travel and visit with her, from our vantage point of today.
Tim Kubacki gave me some timeless advice for talking to children.
“It has been a long time since I was (your child’s age). What is it like?”
Ice cream, or breakfast at a restaurant, and silence are your friends. If all goes well you may have invaluable conversations with those you love.
Back Row: Clenildo, Rick, Deanna, Angelita
Front Row: My Mom and Deanna’s Parents; Margaret Bergen, Harold, and Joan Hansen
Deanna and her Mom, Joan Hansen, 1980s?
Zack, Via, Anni, Emma, Bella, & Tim
Deanna says this is her bouquet for Mother’s Day.
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