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Mom's Legacy ... Family

6/10/2015

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Sometimes life is so hard to understand. The oldest ranch hand in the world has moved on to Heavenly pastures, the oldest ranch cook in the world is now cooking pirogue and, now in the celestial kitchen, she is  asking St. Peter just WHY he is doing it that way ? Mom is quite possibly loving, encouraging and chastising generations of long passed Sikoras and after 94 years feeling that she is "home". Mom Sikora knew that her usefulness here on earth was done and asked to be released from her tired old body. Mom passed away in her sleep last week, her life long faith in God and family will surely have earned her a fast track pass through the gates of Heaven and she and Dad will be reunited once again where the trials and tribulations of Earthly life no longer cause concern. Whilst Mom is at peace, the family has to reconcile itself with the loss of the loving matriarch that has for so long been the guiding spirit for a family divided by miles, States and sometimes even countries. It is our duty now to keep the family that she nurtured for a lifetime together knowing that she will never be far from us, with every sun beam, in the shadow of every cloud and behind every thought and decision. Rest in Peace Mom, we will miss you here on the ranch.

Greg's back problem prevents him from travelling and after much deliberation, I chose to travel down to Albuquerque alone to pay our respects and say goodbye to a much loved and respected Mom. Whilst my three days in sunny New Mexico were overshadowed by her demise, I had the opportunity to spend time with geographically distant but much loved family. I had three days to be granny to 4 little sweethearts, I was a trampoline.....pacifier....back scratcher and body cushion. I watched Sponge Bob the Movie three times, I hugged and snuggled and I held my breath as 2 little daredevils revved up the throttles on pint sized motor bikes and fearlessly wobbled their way to the STOP sign.( thank goodness !!!) Thank you Amanda and Jason for your hospitality, thank you, Jaden, Jordin and Coltan for all the Granny hugs and Maddox for those special smiles. The reason for my trip to Albuquerque was desperately sad but somehow Moms leaving was a time for her family, young, old and older to recognize that we ARE family and that is her legacy to us. With love and thanks Mom.

Take care, treasure the time we have together. M
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kathleen
6/10/2015 02:55:37 pm

So sorry to hear about your loss. Glad you are home safely and had a great time with grand babies

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Annie x
6/10/2015 07:47:35 pm

Saying what everyone would like to say - lovely eulogy Maureen x 😄

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Andrea
6/11/2015 07:02:11 am

Lovely words, fond memories x

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mum j says
6/11/2015 07:41:34 am

enjoyed the pics. was a great 1 of mom s. watch your mail, you know why.loves 2 all. mum j.

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erin
6/12/2015 11:26:18 pm

I am very glad that I got to meet your mother,Greg. I am sorry for the difficult journey this has been for both of you and the family. She is home now. Peace.

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mum j says
6/14/2015 05:12:00 am

such a nice memory sweetie. I had a mess this morn a coke blew up in freezer, what a mess. I finaly got it cleaned up. want do that again lol. loves 2 you and have a great fathers day greg. mum j.

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