LAST MOMENTS WITH MOTHER

Received call from Sis on Monday, 16 August 2010, while attending meeting. At first she said mother had difficulty breathing. She sounded panicky. Instructed her to get the Doctor. The medical staff tried to clear her phlem. Savier said he would rush to SGH. A few minutes later, Sis called to say mother had gone. After telling Richard, Danny and Murali, rushed to SGH. She was already brain dead but put on life support. Sharon, Janet, Sis & Belinda were there talking to her. Could still see the pulse. As we frantically tried to "wake" her by telling her to wait for brother, we also wanted her to go peacefully. Brother, her pride and joy, was in KL and could not rush there on time. He sent an sms asking us to convey message that he wish that she'll go peacefully. Uncles and aunt came to bid farewell. At about 1804 hrs, doctor confirmed she had passed away. Janet, being the youngest and most endearing, was inconsolable. Sis, needless to say, who had been taken care of her was extremely emotional. Alyssa was rushed to SGH in taxi, upon saying "Bye Bye Po Po" at her bed side, she broke down. It was then that I wept openly together with her. When Melissa came, she blamed herself for not making it there on time. sigh. Very soon, we had to regain composure and prepare for the wake. Sharon contacted the undertaker, who assisted us to claim the body. Gave us some instructions about getting her belongingsm(clothings). We chose the funeral package (alot of decision had to be made quickly), went to mother's house to collect her clothings. By the time I reached home, it was past midnight. Savier and I went to report the death at the police post nearby our house.