On The Second Anniversary Of My Mothers Death - Two Gifts Remembered

Today marks the second anniversary of my mothers death. Looking back through the years I am struck by two gifts that she blessed me with. The first was to be loved and cared for in the unconditional manner that only a mother to a child is capable of giving. At its core this love is devoid of ego, selfless in its constant giving and free of the constraints of space and time. This love is still with me. It always will be.
The second gift was perhaps the most difficult for the both of us - my turn to care and comfort her in her final years with Alzheimer's. Contrary to what some may thing our roles were never reversed. She remained my mother. I was a caregiver but never did I forget that so was she - only now the care was of a special need. One a spiritual level - to lay aside the ego and allow this care to be given, to teach one final lesson of love, compassion, tenderness and patience - this is the level of a Bodhisattva, an enlightened being of love and grace.
We are all destined to reach this enlightened level - in time and with practice. Perhaps with my mothers final gift - I am one lifetime closer.
Thank you mom.

Peace,
Eric