Rosalinda 'Rose' Dacanay

Last night in a dream, Mom visited me for the first time since she went to be with God. I was able to say hi to her and put my arm around her. She smiled back at me.

On Friday, June 3, 2011, Mom's earthly tabernacle was cremated at Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home.  Before the cremation, Dad, Jenn, and Rock each had the opportunity to individually visit with Mom to say their final farewells.  Dad invited Ed and Jo to the cremation.  But they both declined, wishing rather to remember Mom the way she was.  Mom's ashes returned with Dad, Jenn, and Rock.  Mom now watches over us from above and with God's guidance will help direct us as a family to do God's will.

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During a recent Skype, Rhod reminded Dad and I of the many times Mom would be watching fishing shows on television while still living in Powder Springs and express disapproval when the Professional Fishermen would catch large fish and then toss them back into the lake.

Mom was deeply devoted to the battle that we as a family faced.  A battle to have God's word translated into all the languages of the world.  She spoke about her desire to make sure that God's word was published throughout the world.  Mom also deeply cared about the poor, needy, homeless, hungry, fatherless, and widows thoughout the world.  She expressed her concern for the needy many times with me.  With God's provisions, she hoped to help all of those in need.

Mom really enjoyed fishing.  Fishing gave her the opportunity to be alone with nature, to spend some quality time with God.  She didn't necessarily go fishing to catch the biggest fish around, though she wouldn't have minded it.  She just savored the peace and tranquility of being  alone with God.  Even the night before she went to be with God, she spoke to me of going fishing.