The fragance of my mother!

  

Woman

Single

Jewel

Chosen

Renewed

   I had the blessing or the favor of heaven to have exceptional parents, who even though did not have fame or material wealth, had a big heart, a tender spirit and honesty. In other words, they were very humble, and they were very proud of their family of nine children.

   

   Recently, in the last days of February, my mother Cristina " Cris " , as we affectionately called her, celebrated her 89 years of life, years enjoyed fully trusting in the promises of God. Few days later, she became very ill and went to heaven, leaving her beautiful memories of love, and her fragrance spread everywhere in every part of our lives.

   She was always an entrepreneur and a visionary even though she spent many years in a wheelchair. She tried very hard to recover and eventually she made it. A few steps here and there, until she learned how to use the walker. Several times, I saw her exercise early in the morning stretching her arms and legs...! She never gave up in times of adversity! She breathed optimism!

   " Cris" was a woman of prayer , always attentive to the needs of her children , grandchildren and great-grandchildren. !  We were always in her prayers, which like an exquisite fragrance arrived in heaven, receiving the fruit of her blessings and we know that are being fulfilled in our lives even after her departure.

She was also a giving woman. A 89 year old who had a privileged memory. At times, she told me stories about her childhood friends that even after many years she stayed in contact with.

   One special trait I remember about my mother was the fact that she was always mindful of her personal care, loved good perfumes, facial care, and dressed perfectly, matching all her attires. She was always on time, looked great before going to church. Every Sunday she wore her veil, and carried her hymnal. Her favorite perfume scent permeated her handkerchief and she never forgot her offering to the local church.

   I can also remember with admiration that "Cris" loved being a perfect hostess. She was always attentive to offer a cup of coffee, “cafecito” with her beautiful smile that conquered the hearts of adults, youth, and children.

   I thank the Lord for the legacy of my mother "Cris ", for her firm and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ her loving Savior. I thank God for Her great example, for the sweetest and most exquisite fragrance that she left in our lives, each of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

                            Thank God for my mother and her "celestial fragrance"

     We miss you " Cris " even though we know that you are in a better place, in the heavenly mansions with our Lord and Savior.

                           “She is worth far more than rubies”. Proverbs 31:10

                                         Until next time.

                                                                                                                    Eunice Pinto.