My mother passed away at home four weeks ago after a short battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. 
A palliative care doctor made a home visit a few hours before mum passed and one thing she told me which really stuck was ‘carry her here (pointing to her heart), not here (touching her shoulders)’. I think this will stick with me for the rest of my life. My dad and I were caring for mum in her last week and there were a lot of emotions but a lot to do in order to give my mum the peaceful send off she deserved. Everyone could see I was overwhelmed but me. When the doctor said this to me, it clicked that after my mum passed, I must carry her in my heart forever and that she’ll always be with me This poem reminded me and I wanted to share with you all. 
TAKE THEM WITH YOU
If someone you love did not make it on that trip you can take it for them with them.
If someone you love did not witness that milestone you can show them anytime you like.
If someone you love did not get to do their living you can finish those dreams on their behalf.
The beautiful thing about love
you see is that death need not stop life.
If you carry someone in your heart
you can take them with you anywhere you like.
Donna Ashworth ‘LOSS’