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Para mi Madre, love gin: Jan 13, 2011

Posted Jan 13, 2011 12:38pm
Para mi Madre:
I’ve been thinking about you every second of every day. I wanted to tell you how PROUD, I am of you for fighting so hard these last 27 days. I’m proud to be your daughter, and your only daughter. I know where much of who I am comes from. And it makes me smile and happy and so proud.
I see so much of you in the person that I am. In all my talents and absolutely my strong personality. This strong personality is what is allowing you to fight so hard.
There is so much this tragedy has made me think about so much about life, love, faith and priorities, that I can only believe that God will reveal Good out of all this Bad. That Good will indeed come out of your situation and the entire Cheslick family will change for the better as a result of your sickness. We will all change for the better Mom, and we will be stronger and than ever before. Our family will help and impact and improve the lives of others too- all because of you…. You will see.
What is happening to you now, I couldn’t even imagine to begin to feel your pain, your feelings, your struggles, your frustrations- BUT I DO know, that if I could be replaced instead of you sitting there , I would, in a heartbeat. I also know that your strong willpower and fight is something you and I share, and that you won’t give up. You will FIGHT hard and I know that. We see this each day. I also know that this huge bump in the road Mom, is only temporary- because this is not your time. Its NOT.
Too many people are praying for you and love you. The entire church is behind you. They tell me this when they find out who I am. In fact, they almost tackle me, knowing I’m your baby girl. It makes me so happy and proud.
Your children and grandchildren adore you and love you.
I have been so proud of my brothers and father and family during this time:
Tony is valiant and strong. He is our guardian and watch dog, whatever needs to get done, will get done, with accuracy and precision. With his diligence and endurance and such great dedication and care. His love is so strong and powerful, we all know it’s there. This situation has proven that to us, each second of each day. He’s a big teddy bear, and under all that- is a beautiful man that loves his family with every inch of his being. He will walk to China and back with no shoes for us if he had to. I know he would. He’s the best big brother in the land. What he has done during this hard time, has been what is keeping us going and holding us strong. He combined with Kristy- are wow… the glue of this family.
Stephen is our baby, and his heart is bigger than this universe. His love for ALL of US will pull you out of this mess. His smile will make your days, he always makes my days… He will make OUR days bright and sunny and his warmth will protect you whenever you need to be blanketed. Stephen will continue to teach this family how to love … even if his life is going through ups and downs, he never stops loving us and he would do anything for any one of us. I’m confident. I love that boy, he puts things in perspective for me almost daily. Not sure how he got so smart … but he is smart and extremely talented and has the best personality and warmth … he’s my baby bro.
Everyone / anyone that has any connection to this family is there for you mom, at the drop of a hat. Just say the word. Just know that.
And last but certainly not least, Your husband is in utter love with you and you know this- he won’t leave your side for a second. He holds back tears so that you keep strong. He hurts for you, but will bust through walls to protect you. He is your knight in shining armor, and he will be the one to ride you out of this mess on your white horse. He is the strength and cornerstone of this family. He is the voice of reason. And I know, that is why you married him. I watch his love for you and it fills me with warmth. I know he cannot wait to have you home again so you can fill the house with your love. Dad’s actions make me stronger, your strength makes me stronger.

We all have had our moments of weakness during this time, but the nice thing is, when one of us is down, the other is THERE to pick us up, brush us off… to help stay strong for you. Dad’s love for this family and the family you two created is magnificent. Something I cherish and adore. Others adore our family in fact, when they step foot into your home. They feel the love, the strength and bond of the family you two created.

Mom, you're too strong and too hard willed to let this bring you down. You prove that to us each day we are there. And how your internal instincts go into effect, to protect yourself from any further damage- like viruses or other sicknesses from others and i know its hard for you to ask us not to hug and love you. Although pains ALL OF US that we cannot HUG you and hold you and kiss you- We know that it’s all because you are protecting yourself, so you can GET THE HELL out of there and come home and be our full-time Mamma and Abuela again. Your 9 grandchildren miss you.
One last little thing...
I HAVE TO TELL YOU MOM, yesterday … to hug you for a MILI- second… while I was helping you out of the chair to your bed, FILLED me with such warmth- that I cannot even explain it to you. I felt your heartbeat. And I felt your strength radiating through you …. to me. - - Thank you for giving me that second to love you and hold you. It gave me the energy I needed to KNOW that you were going to be leaving Ann Arbor and very soon  I miss my Mommy and I need you.

So keep FIGHTING….. so you can come home. We will all be there waiting for you with open arms, LOVE and big smiles and I’m sure lots of tears… Us Cheslick’s are big emotional babies but that’s because you and dad, and we have so much cooped up LOVE Mom and we cannot wait to show you.
I love you , you are my hero and when they call me “reynita” I smile- and I’m proud. I CAN’T THINK OF ANY OTHER PERSON I would rather be like.
All my love, I’ll see you this weekend mamma bear. STAY STRONG AND KEEP FIGHTING.
Love, Gin

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