An Unexpected Visit...

We were finishing up breakfast Saturday morning, sitting there talking, cartoons in the background. Suddenly, I was hit with an overwhelming flood of emotion, both a deep sadness and a joy as I looked over at Da'Gorgeouses sitting in their high chairs. My mind flashed the sudden thought of how blessed we were to be sitting there having breakfast as a family, a feeling of sheer joy. The tightness in my chest and flood of emotions brought tears to my eyes, and I placed my hand over my heart because I ached inside. DrillSgt. looked over at me and said, "What's wrong, are you okay?" immediately followed by "Is it time? Did it happen?" I looked over at him, confused, trying to explain what I was feeling, the sudden rush of emotions, the uncontrollable tears, he placed his hands on my arm and I looked up at the clock, it read 10:38 am California time. It only lasted a few minutes and then just as fast as it had come, it went away, leaving me slightly confused but strangely serene. Twenty-eight minutes later my cell phone rang, the familiar ring reserved only for my parents cell phone. I knew what I would hear before I answered it. It was my Dad, voice cracking slightly over the phone, "I have some news...your grandma passed away this morning. She's no longer suffering." My voice cracked as I spoke to him, extending my condolences, and my relief that she was no longer in pain, asking how everyone was doing.

I had to ask the question though, I had to know... "What time did it happen Dad? Was it at 10:40 this morning?" "No" was his reply, "She passed way at 12:36 Texas time."

12:36 Texas time...10:36 am California time, two minutes before my overwhelming, and unexplainable flood of emotions.

Thanks for stopping by to visit Welita, we love you! May you rest in peace.