...on the 9th Day...

Yesterday was the 9th day of my Mom's Death prayer vigil....   For Catholics, it is a tradition to have a nightly prayers for the dearly departed, with a special meaning to the 9th Day as it supposedly helps the deceased move on to the afterlife....

Though am not in manila anymore to take part in the nightly prayers, i have been good enough to pass by a church each and every nite, almost the same time as they are having the prayer vigils in Manila....   last nite was no different, I stopped by this little Chapel a few blocks from our home...  I was LUCKY ENOUGH that it was still opened, as it was already too late to go over to St Christopher's Church....

Prayers offered....  candles lit....  hoping that Mom has  smooth transition to the After Life....  

While at IKEA yesterday for a coffee/dessert break with Juju,  this family of 4 came to eat, as well....  this Grandmother and Boy caught my attention....  and suddenly I found tears running down my face....   The woman reminded me so much of my Mom....  I guess, it really will take some time....  :(