My paternal grandmother passed away last August 25, 2009 at the age of 91. My aunt called minutes after her death to tell me about the sad news. My husband and I immediately went to Manila to see my Lola.On the road, a black winged butterfly fluttered by my window side. Just imagine the chances of a black butterfly flying by my window at the highway. I knew deep inside that it was my Lola's gentle way of letting me feel her presence.
In some cultures, including the Philippines, there is a belief that the departed loved ones express their presence through a butterfly visit.
To my Lola, may you have eternal peace and happiness. Goodbye Lola. You will always be remembered in our hearts.
28 comments:
This is sad...my condolences to you and your family...I am sure she will live forever in your hearts.
Sorry for your loss - this was a nice contribution to one I'm sure was a very good Grandma.
Now it's time to recall all the good memories.
So sorry to hear that, Rach. May your lola's soul rest in peace.
Condolence ...
Our deepest condolences sis...
Condolences. I believe in the sabi sabi about butterflies. My late grandmother minsan minsan dumadalaw pa rin in the form of a brown butterfly.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family...
Condolence Rachel. Thinking of you and sending my prayers.
Condolence, Rach. May she rest in peace.
Condolence Rach...
At least your Lola was able to say goodbye to you via the butterfly... I also believe in this.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Rachel, we are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and all your family. How sweet that she said goodbye to you via the butterfly :) Big hugs!
So sorry for your loss. Condolence to you and your family. May your lola's soul rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
my prayers are with you and your family in these times of grieving. *hugs*
My deepest condelences to you and your family on your loss, Rach. Take care.
Rachel,
so sorry for your loss....I've just visit your blog today and knew this very late. I know for sure both of your love would bond together and stay forever in heart..
Ciao Rach, thinking of you. Hugs!
I'm sorry for your loss. She lived a good, long life and I'm sure she is in a better place now.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Lola. My prayers to your family and for her soul.
I'm sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Rachel. Please accept my deepest condolences, my dear friend.
Strength to you during this time of sorrow.
My condolences to you and to your family.
Thinking of you....
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, rachel.
how are you rach?
my condolences *hugs*
Thank you very much to everyone who left kind words.
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