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It was a very special moment when my dear dad died in my
arms. While mum went to get fresh linen, I was holding him on
a chair when he slumped in my arms. I couldn’t call her because
I didn’t want to alarm him as he was frightened about facing the
process of dying. As I lay him gently on the bed saying, “I love
you, I love you,” his last words back to me were “I love you.”
God gives us blessings in a way we can never imagine. After he
died, my relation-ship with Mum improved gradually, especially
during her last years, when she was in a rest home. We became very
close and I can truly say she loved me too. God’s grace helped me
complete the journey to the end, when many times I could have
been pipped at the post and let anger and bitterness back! I really
thought that I would be completely free after mum died and was
surprised at how much I really missed her. I realised I had already

been free. True forgiveness frees the person who has been the victim
Rest in peace, dear Mum.

Today society has become more aware of the vulnerability of
chil-dren and it is up to each one of us to protect them by
contacting Child Protection agencies should you have any
concerns regarding their welfare.

Copies of this booklet are available free from:
www.lambsongs.co.nz

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