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Barbara Shugar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

June 28, 1935 \u2013 August 13, 2017<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As you all may or may not know, my mother was an incredibly kind and generous person, in her own way of course.\u00a0 When she was happy with you, you definitely knew it, but, when she wasn\u2019t, well, all I can do is apologize for her now\u2026Though, she always came around to apologize in her own way, it just wasn\u2019t always to the person directly\u2026. So, you may not have known it.<\/p>\n

Some of the better memories I have of mom are of her love for travel\u2026the importance of family time, her chocolate candy making days and her love for exploring, in the RV, traveling around the United States, no matter how far it was, just so we could see it all.<\/p>\n

In the end, Mom\u2019s biggest pleasure was watching my kids grow up, being a part of their daily lives and of course traveling once again and exploring with her grandchildren! They could not have asked for a better Traveling companion.<\/p>\n

I was with my mom during her last few days here on earth. We sat together a lot\u2026 well to be fair, she didn\u2019t have much of a choice, as I was not going anywhere, but I\u2019d like to believe it was good for us both.\u00a0 In the end, Mom could not really talk any longer, but she amazed us all when she opened her eyes, as all of my kids arrived in her room, and as clear as day said to them \u201cthank you for coming, I love you, and I will not see you again\u201d making sure, even in the end, her words were heard by those she loved the most.<\/p>\n

Mom did not talk after that moment. Though I felt her presence and her anger regarding what was happening towards the end, I know deep down that she was ready to be escorted by loved ones to her next location of her journey! Mom took her last breath, with us all by her side, listening to a Rock N Roll song by Elvis Presley\u2026\u201dCan\u2019t help falling in Love\u201d.<\/p>\n

Though Mom is no longer here in the physical universe, I hope her soul is stronger and at peace, now learning faster than ever on her continued journey.\u00a0 Mom, Nana or BS as some called her, you will not easily be forgotten!<\/p>\n

OK, I have rewritten the closing of this a million times… That being said, I have decided to just finish it off with a poem I wrote moments before mom\u2019s death.\u00a0 I can\u2019t feel her anymore, but I know that will change when the time is right, so for now I will cherish the moment I wrote this!!!<\/p>\n

I\u00a0 can still hear you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still feel you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still see you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can you do the same<\/strong><\/p>\n

I thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n

I honor you<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want to make you proud<\/strong><\/p>\n

For you always do the same<\/strong><\/p>\n

Things change<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will adapt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s do this together<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>If you want to fly<\/strong><\/p>\n

I understand<\/strong><\/p>\n

Freedom is personal<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will support your decision<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>For now, I will hold space<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will listen to your wishes<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will respect your choices<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will help you through this<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t be afraid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do what you desire<\/strong><\/p>\n

For you are in control<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy your continued journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>I respect you<\/strong><\/p>\n

I honor you<\/strong><\/p>\n

I trust you<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love you<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0S<\/strong>leep well Mom, Say Hi to Grandma and Play with the Angels<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 13, 2017 Shugar<\/strong><\/p>\n

To everyone reading this<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want to continue spreading the message of LOVE, PEACE and HAPPINESS.\u00a0 Everybody deserves that, but, as I am reminded lately, not everyone feels that they can have it or that they are capable of receiving it or giving it for that matter.\u00a0 I want to help enlighten others that everyone deserves this no matter what their past, present or future may look like.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spread a simple act such as saying Hello, Thank You, or maybe even a Smile, a ride to the local store or a high five, maybe even a change of plans to help someone out just because. Just take the time. For if we start here and spread the meaning of LOVE, PEACE and HAPPINESS then maybe others will too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peace out<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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