Keeping my promise to my dead parents.

It took a year and a half, but I finally did it, and I owe it all to my husband Ian, but most importantly to God. I finally completed my deceased mother’s last wish.

To take her remains to her home country in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She wanted to be placed in the same crypt where my dad’s remains are to this day. The trip was very difficult in an emotional way in the beginning because it felt like I was saying good bye to her again, first on the day of her death then taking her askes to the crypt, but it wasn’t easy because the urn, it was custom made by my two cousins Nidia and her husband, Juan.

The design looked like a galaxy you can only see at night in the forest. But aside from that, it was heavy, so I had to put it in a carry-on, and let’s not forget the documents that were needed. And it wasn’t easy, because there were times the documents had to be ordered and translated into Spanish. Thankfully, I was able to get a list of everything that was needed, and I had about 95% of it down. The last 5% was getting everything notarized in Los Angeles and at the Mexican consulate.

On the day of the trip, I felt positive energy from my mom, as if she knew me; Ian (my husband); my daughter Miriam; my two brothers, Kevin and Jose Jr.; my sister-in-law, Unness; and, finally, my niece, Raquel. We completed her wish. It felt great seeing my aunts from Merida they welcomed us with open arms, and hugged my mother’s urn, the day of the memorial was on June 3rd, 2026 in the church my felt such sadness because I wasn’t sad my mother died, I was sad my best friend, but God has a way of showing you that no matter how dark the world is his light will help you get back on your feet.

Before the service, a dragonfly landed near my mother’s urn, its wings covered with spiderwebs, and it stayed in the area for a while. At first I thought it was dead, but later it flew away. Curious, I looked up good for the meaning, and the AI Overview said, and quote:

When a dragonfly lands near you in a church, it is widely seen as a spiritual symbol of transformation, renewal, and God's presence. Because of the sacred setting, many people interpret this moment as a reminder of spiritual awakening, a visit from a guardian angel, or a sign of hope during a difficult time. Unquote.

After the service, we all said our goodbyes to my mom and placed the urn in the crypt with my dad; now they are officially together. I know they are happy because the very next day, Ian (my husband), my daughter Miriam, my two brothers Kevin and Jose Jr., my sister-in-law Unness, and my niece Raquel, went to Progresso to chill near the ocean, but something rare happened, what are the odds of parking near a location that reads “Chapter: Jose and Lety.”

Fun Fact: My mom’s name is Leticia, but she would prefer to be called Lety. And my parents don’t own the building, could it have been a coincidence? Who knows, only God would know.

Needless to say, after coming home, I felt like a large weight was lifted from my back. I completed my mother’s last wish, and I feel happy. I can do things knowing my parents are finally at peace and they are finally together. And I can finally live my life and continue to promote my manga and well as raise my daughter.