The article reflects on a profound personal experience of loss and memory, focusing on the writer's mother who passed away after a long illness. It highlights the selflessness of her 17-year-old son during his grandmother's final days, showcasing his acts of kindness that provided comfort. This experience elucidates how the grandmother instilled values of compassion and love in her grandchildren. Despite the loss, the writer finds solace in observing these qualities in her children, which serves as a reminder of their grandmother's enduring impact in their lives.
My mom passed in late November. She had a massive stroke in April and never really recovered. In her last year, I saw my 17-year-old son demonstrate selflessness to make her passing easier for her. He'd hold her hand for hours in the hospital because she was scared, and it made her feel safe. I watched him read trashy celebrity news on his iPad to her (she loved trashy literature). He actually picked her up to help her when the elevator wasn't working. He fed her. He cleaned her up.
It wasn't just what she gave him, although she was as amazing grandmother. It's what she brought out in our sons: kindness, unconditional love, and being good for no other reason than to show compassion. I miss her more than I can explain, but I see her in my kids. That gives me hope.
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