Beyond Life

Losing someone within our circle of family, friends or acquaintances is a lot more effective than anything else in making us put things into perspective. All fades when death shows its ugly face. It is an unavoidable truth, but one that we try to ignore as much as we can. It sure manages to remind us of its existence hitting sometimes far and sometimes too close and too unexpectedly.

My aunt died of cancer a couple of years ago. If someone could be exempted from death she would definitely have qualified on merit. She was only 45 when she died. She was one of those people that you always thought of calling whenever you had a problem. She did not usually have solutions, just attentive ears , an infinite patience, and a sincere heart. She was also the same person you would call to share a joyful moment. We are a big family and she had close to 20 nephews and nieces. Somehow she was just as close to each one of them as she was to me. As if this was not enough, she magically became just as close to each of our new families as they formed. Aunt Soma had her way with the young and old alike.

She left us so young, but left us with enough memories for her to be the envy of many who lived much longer lives. She never lived a fancy life or travelled the world, yet she was so content. She had her share of problems, but never complained. She was not rich, but still had so much to give to everyone that she ever met. She never asked anything in return. She was so tiny, yet her big heart had plenty of room for each of us in her life and plenty we were. God bless you aunt Soma for all the smiles you drew on our faces and the tears you wiped from our eyes. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. I wish we all can take you as an example for how we lead this life.