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The Late Night Prompt's avatar

That Love stays with you know and always. And that sadness be what it is: the memory of the good things that you lived with your mom. That it be a road to Freedom, not to prison, and that you find Peace under the cold waterfalls of the 滝行

Tim Bunting - Kiwi Yamabushi's avatar

Thank you!! Yes. I actually changed Fudomyo’o’s mantra at the funeral, thinking about this exact thing.

Mark Kennedy's avatar

Tim -- I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and the tragic events that led to this fateful day. Your eloquent description of the recent experience was touching. In addition to your immediate family, know that your extended family of fellow Substackers will keep you from feeling orphaned.

Tim Bunting - Kiwi Yamabushi's avatar

Thank you Mark! I always appreciate your support!

Oscar Boyd's avatar

Hi Tim, so sorry to hear about your loss. This was a beautiful tribute to your mum. Sending my best to you and the rest of the family.

Myles Delfin's avatar

Sending you our deepest sympathies, Tim. I had a similar experience with my mom and dad. I lost my dad suddenly recently, my mom I lost while I was out delivering supplies to people trapped during the Covid-19 lockdown and I couldn't even attend her funeral because there was no travel allowed. I'm sure your mom and your dad know how much you loved them.

Tim Bunting - Kiwi Yamabushi's avatar

Thank you Myles! Oh you have experienced it too, have you? Not nice huh. During COVID no less. Thanks for the message, and I’m sure your parents are proud of you too!

Gianni Simone's avatar

Lovely tribute to your mother, Tim. Next, you may want to call her from the Shiokaze no denwa in Aichi, like I did a few years ago.