Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sweet Memories


Image: At Marine World, Vellajo, north of  'Frisco
My late mother-in-law together with Azlin Adura
my eldest daughter and my son, Azhar.

Hank and family had gone over to Sacramento for
Azlin's Commencement Day (Graduation Day from CSU,
Sacramento - 1998) My late mother-in-law saw snow for
the first time at Reno and was absolutely thrilled.

Baby Adura
snugly in her tender arms
cuddling on her lap

Protective of her
Shadah and I were lucky
Her mother helped out

As a young couple
we were inexperienced. She
was the guiding light

Sadly she passed on
two weeks ago. Memories
sweetly linger on

Written for Chev's haiku at CARPE DIEM #102 with
prompt -Sweet Memories- and Brian's
d'Verse's OpenLinkNight week #80
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34 comments:

  1. Brian MillerJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    i am sorry for the loss of your friend...esp one that was a guiding light for you when you were inexperienced....we all need people like that to point the way...

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:41 AM

      She was my MIL and a friend. She was more than the two combined. Thanks for the thoughts Brian!

      Hank

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  2. Gemma WisemanJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful and sad! A wonderful celebration of a grand soul!

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:43 AM

      She gave her all for our family throughout her life, Thanks Gemma!

      Hank

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Such a lovely memory and memorial . Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks jrb! My MIL left us at the ripe old age of 88 years. We have still not got it over with

      Hank

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  4. kelvin s.m.January 22, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    ..i'm sorry for the loss Hank...on the brighter side, she will never be unhappy & weary nor in pain for she's already with our Lord above...and together with all who crossed this life before her they will be celebrating eternal happiness, peace & love... smiles...

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      Thanks Kelvin! She left peacefully. She had breakfast that morning. One hour later she was no more

      Hank

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  5. MaryJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Death is always hard, Hank, especially the death of one so loved who has been such a guiding force. What a touching poem; and what a beautiful memory. My condolences to you and family on your loss. (I am glad that she enjoyed the snow.)

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks Mary! We felt happy that she experienced travel to the US. She had wanted to see snow. There were still traces of them at Reno and Lake Tahoe

      Hank

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  6. Pat HattJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Always sad to see them go, but life has to end sometime I suppose and wonderful tribute of a memory too.

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    1. kaykualaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks Pat. Life has to end and life must go on!

      Hank

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  7. WabiSabiJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Lovely tribute to a special person!

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  8. Optimistic ExistentialistJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Lovely tribute and a beautiful retrospective.

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  9. brudbergJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    In sad loss it's refreshing to have all the good memories inside. Lovely poetry.

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  10. Myrna R.January 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    I feel your loss. This is such a nice tribute to her. I know you'll miss her light.

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  11. ScottlBJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    A nice tribute to your mother-in-law sounds as if she left you with many wonderful memories.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    i'm very sorry for your loss.. the set of haiku is beautiful, full of sweet and fond memories.. it's wonderful that you were so close

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  13. ayalaJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and yours!

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  14. Buddah MoskowitzJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    There was a whole story in this brief write. My condolences to you and your family.

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  15. BeachannyJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    So sorry for your family's loss. Beautiful haiku set - wonderfully commemorative.

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  16. Lady In ReadJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    sorry for your loss.. and yes, they are definitely pillars of strength in their lifetime.. and their memories do help us after.

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  17. anthonynorthJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Losing a friend is always so sad. My sympathies.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    sorry to hear about your loss Hank. My parents had a similar situation where my mother's parents helped them a great deal when they started out. Lovely remembrance. Again, my condolences.

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  19. GarimaJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    very sorry for the loss...but she will be happy forever wherever she is at the moment ! :)

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  20. Dave KingJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    So sweet to begin with, but dipping into sadness at the end. A lovely write. Commiserations on your loss.

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  21. carol l mckennaJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    empathy for your dear loss ~ memories are what we have of beautiful spirits ~ Lovely poem ~

    (A Creative Harbor)

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  22. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    What a blessing this woman was to your family. This is a lovely ode to her, Hank. Sending my sympathies...

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    You have such a lovely caring family Hank. Your MIL will be mourned I know.

    Cressida

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  24. MargaretJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    a guiding light... Sounds like you have wonderful memories.

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  25. CloudiaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Condolences to our family.


    Happy Aloha to YOU
    from Honolulu,
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  26. CloudiaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    to YOUR family!

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  27. lucychiliJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    snow is a wonder
    it sounds like a lovely family
    and that you loved her well

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  28. Al-ManarJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    A happy occasion ,
    A sweet memory
    One moment in time
    Nostalgia for ever

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