The Last Hug

THIS DAY LAST YEAR - Chapter 3

The Last Hug

April 13th, 2021

The night out with my cousins continued to the early hours of April 13th. We wanted to see the sunrise, so after spending the night staying completely awake, we decided to go to the terrace. Before going, I checked on Maa and Paa and wrote them a note saying we were going to the terrace. We went up the lift and spent time watching the sun come up. After 15 min, Maa called me and asked me for the lift keys. She was going for her dialysis.

Maa never wanted anybody to see her go for dialysis. When Maa fell sick for the first time, the doctors advised me not to see the dialysis procedure. Cause the entire process is very painful. But not a single time did Maa ever complain and show her pain. She always came back from the hospital with a smile and extra energy. I cry out at times, thinking maybe I was not there for her when she pretended to be completely fine. But the Lord definitely gave her that strength to take up the cross called dialysis with a smile. All her life Maa just ran for the Lord to win souls for him.

Richie went back down to give Maa the key, and she went to the hospital. We came back home after a little while and went to sleep. It was almost 9:00 AM when we all went to sleep. So we woke up really late in the afternoon. Immediately after waking up, I checked on Maa, and she was sleeping, so I did not disturb her. My cousins and I had lunch together and decided to go out for the evening. We all took time to get ready, and Maa woke up. But she did not look fine. Dad and I immediately understood and asked her how she was feeling. Like always she smiled and said, I’m doing supperrrrrr !!

Dad and I were not convinced, so we forced Maa to take a rest, but she said she was tired of sleeping and said she wanted to pray. So as a daughter, I had to obey, and I did. Now the big question was, what should I wear as I was going out.

It’s a universal thing between mothers and daughters. It is always a war when it comes to deciding what to wear. So we were no exception. I never stepped out without being approved by Mumma. She was my designer, my critic, my director, and everything.

So Maa chose my outfit, and I loved it. I immediately ran to her and hugged her tight. As I write this line, I wish the Lord gave us pause, play, and rewind buttons for our lives. Cause believe me, if that is possible, I would live my entire life playing that moment of hugging my Mumma again and again.

Ask a person who has lost a parent, and they will tell you how much these tiny hugs and giggles mean. Many a time we hold back our emotions and hesitate to put them out, but believe me, you never know when is the last time.

So after hugging Maa, I started getting ready, and as I got ready Mom, Dad, and I listened to a song and laughed so much together. We as a family knew how to enjoy every single moment together, and we did. I’m so grateful to the Lord for the amazing parents and the wonderful upbringing they have given me. After all our waves of laughter, I headed out with my cousins.

It was a beautiful evening, we had so much fun and enjoyed ourselves together. Dad and Mom stayed back home, dad had to preach in a Zoom Meeting, and Mom wanted to rest. For dinner, we decided to eat out and went to a restaurant and ordered all our favourite Chinese food, It was almost 10:30 at night. It was a perfect evening until I realized that I did not check on Maa and Paa, so I called Maa. Her phone went unanswered, so I immediately called Dad. And there it was, the news that made me cold. Mom was rushed to the hospital, and dad said to hurry up as soon as possible. Everything after that is just a blur in my eyes. I did not eat, didn’t talk but just sat there calm and numb not knowing what was happening at the hospital.

We went back home, waved a goodbye to my cousins and rushed to the hospital, Dickie Mama, and I went together. I walked into the hospital, and there she was lying on the hospital bed. My heart was thumping, and I could feel the numbness over my body as I frantically searched for Dad. Many church members ( Esther Akka, Raja Anna, Rajesh Anna, Citti Babu Anna) came to the hospital. They were there with us till the very end. After several hours, at around 4:00 AM - early hours of the 14th of April, they allowed Mumma to come home. She was weak and fragile but wished all the church members who came to support us. That was Annie Akka. We got back home, and I thanked the Lord for getting Mumma back home safely, not knowing what was in store for us.

Dear reader,

Make every moment count, don’t complain and stay upset with your loved ones cause life is too short. Hug and kiss your loved ones as many times as possible cause you never know which one will be the last moment. I thank the Lord for giving me a million opportunities to hug and kiss my Mumma. Do the little things that will create memories together. As a family, laugh together, cry together, pray together and love one another together. Now every time I miss Mumma's hugs, I hug a pillow and ask the Lord to hug Mumma in heaven on my behalf. The Lord has been a guiding factor since Mumma left us, everytime I look up to him, he has been very gracious to me.

So there it was, the Last time I hugged My Mumma

This Day Last Year.

By HIS Grace,

A Daughter with A Mother in Heaven.

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