My Mom’s Final Journey on Earth | News

The funeral rites of my mom were conducted on 6th June 2020 (around 11 am). Mr. Joseph Rodrigues (undertaker) made my mom's last journey easy. During this lockdown, getting the documentation was not easy but he went out of his way to help.

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Scripture says, “Share each other’s sorrows, and in this way obey the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2). The funeral casket of my mom being taken for burial. Thank you Omprakash, Pastor Ravi, Uncle Walter, Sis.Anita Shetty and Anil Shetty for sharing in my grief.
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Uncle Walter leading us in prayer before the final rites. As uncle Walter, led us in prayer in Konkani, all the memories of how mom used to lead us in prayer at home flashed before my eyes. Pastor Anita and I broke down.

Pastor Anita and I paying my last respects to mom before the casket would be closed

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The staff members (Omprakash and Guru paying their last respects to mom)

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I can never thank Sis.Anita Shetty enough. She stood with us throughout our time of grief. Day or night, she was there to help. (Seen paying last respects to mom)
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I remembered how mom carried me as a little child. I thank God for my mom
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How true is God’s Word, “For you were made from dust, and to dust, you will return” (Genesis 3:19)
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Mom’s final resting place on earth

As the great evangelist, Billy Graham once said, “Our real home is in Heaven, we are just traveling through this world.”

Note: The reason we did not inform everyone in advance is because the cemetery authorities had clearly told us that only 10 people would be allowed due to the current state of affairs. We had no choice to obey. Please forgive us in this matter.