We’ll call her “M.”

I only began visiting “M” about a month ago. I’d see her every Friday and we’d chat by her bedside. “M” was about a month shy of her 88th birthday. She passed away yesterday.

“M” was a vibrant soul. She was an aide in the past and worked overnight shifts in her local hospital, taking care of her patients.

She was diagnosed with progressive cancer.

“M” is the mother of 3 kids, has 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She loves each and every single one of them.

“M” loved learning about my Indian culture and she adored the pictures I would show her of my family and me.

She repeatedly told me “Oh honey, you’re beautiful but make sure you focus on your studies. I know I sound like your mother, but still focus on your education first.”

“M” loved to get her nails painted and play Bingo.

She loved her nature walks outside and was a fan of the sun.

“M” showed me beautiful pictures of herself from her surprise birthday party. She was cheesin’ so hard in all of those pictures.

She would always say that I am going to make my parents proud when I go to medical school and become a doctor.

“M” and I would watch TV in her room and laugh at the people coming on to the show and wonder how they look similar to celebrities.

“M” was a radiating soul full of wholesome wisdom and energy. Thankful to have spent some time with her ❣️