ALL AROUND US

The people of Mexico are very devoted to their Catholic faith. Everywhere we go, people display their faith. They are proud to be Catholic. There is no apology for having religious displays in their tiendas, restaurants, markets, etc. As they pass a church, and there are many, they stop, bow their heads, say a prayer, and bless themselves. We see this repeatedly on a daily basis.

Whenever we see the various religious artifacts, we are reminded of Bob’s Mom. Mom was the same way. Her home was full of religious items. She too was dedicated to her faith and unapologetically displayed symbols of it in her home.

Bob’s Mom passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010, after being ill for a long time. She passed peacefully in her sleep with Bob’s brother, Tom at her side. Her favorite color was pink. Thursday afternoon was dark and cloudy. But shortly after Bob got the news of Mom’s passing the sky flashed pink. Just one more sign that mom is around us.

The funeral mass is today. We are here in Mexico; however, our hearts are with the rest of the family in Michigan. And of course, Mom is around all of us.

We know that Mom will rest in peace as she never questioned her faith.