My condolences to you Django.
Like you my mom passed away a couple years ago in Guyana and I was not able to see her. My passport was out of date and while in line to try for an emergency one, I nearly passed out due to kidney stone attack. I thought it better to stay in Canada.
I am glad I saw here a short while before she passed away. She's still there in mind and spirit, so will yours.
That's life bro,i was in a little jam too,but i made it,was
there for two days,i am glad i made it or i would have
got to live with guilt.
Attending funerals in Guyana or overseas, is an important part of our life. Sometime the mental consequences could be severe for not attending. I keep my passport active at all times.
I was not able to attend the funerals of two sisters and my father, due to flights, but the consequences of not attending a sister's funeral who was murdered by three guys, had the most serious effect in my life and it took me almost 20 years for a somewhat closure. She was my favourite sister and it still bothers me today.
I am sorry Cain, its hard not being able to attend a mother's funeral.
The day before surgery recently, I was not able to attend my brother's funeral in the US, but we previously spent hours on the phone, so it did not feel too badly. I was able to attend his memorial service months later.