- July 30, 2020
- 2 mins story
I would like to share the story of my aunt and my cousin. My aunt died from Covid-19 on May 29, 2020 - she was 69 years old. She's survived by her husband, 6 kids, 7 grandkids and 1 great grand child. Her youngest son Mario Navia - is a Doctor - his specialty is infectious diseases. Their bond was unbreakable. He wrote a poem for her. He originally wrote it in Spanish and I have translated it below:
GRATEFUL YOU ARE MY MOTHER
Because your unconditional love made me believe
Because you are right, emotions are stronger when we are fearless of grieve
Because your faith in me helped you conceive
Since in the womb, a fountain of tender sweetness, your love helped me achieve
You became my guide, my idol in every way
Your words filling me with hope each and every day
Your unwavering discipline contrasts with your presence, mother
Worthy of love, loyalty and affection unlike any other
Absolutely nothing compares to your stunning light
No one will ever dim you, you are intensely bright
Undying beam that captivates even the most skeptical soul
Divine spirit that commemorates a very dignified role
A collection of meaningful experiences and profound insight
Each memory with you is a symbol of nobility and might
Because it is your magnificent love that makes me strong
There is no doubt, your image signifies where I belong
Beauty manifested by your grandiose heart and eternal devotion
Resemblance of a queen while expressing the simplest emotion
Only God could have made you – flesh of his dedication
You bring honor the word woman, staying true to his creation
You deserve it all, you, my supreme teacher
Perhaps you deserve eternal life, for giving so much, the most selfless creature
As a son I love you, but no love is comparable to yours
You are my most continuous thought, you are my friend, my pride, my cure
For being the person, the woman, the friend who I most appreciate
For being my divine light - my life you illuminate
For being that and more, for being the one I adore
I am grateful you are my mother the only one I die for