Kathleen Schmaling

Our Sweet Dearest Mother, Transcended into the light last night on New Years Eve. I knew in my heart it was her last day. I was so lucky to be able to be by her side. Shortly after I arrived at hospice last night I told her I was here for her and within 5 minutes she took 3 breaths and opened her eyes to see me and left this world. My sister in law was there to comfort me and by my mothers side. I stayed with the attending nurse to bathe her and as I held her body thanking her for her love, I saw the most beautiful flashes and surges intense white light I have ever witnessed in healing. I played my harp for her and sang to her "Come Let Us Adore Him." My mother had a deep Catholic faith and love of God. We went to church every Sunday growing up. When I was confirmed I took my mother's name Kathleen as my second name. I remember her love for St. Francis of Assisi and she had religious figures through out their bedroom. She would always do the sign of the cross when ever there was an ambulance or an accident. When the priest came to hospice we sat together holding hands as she received 20 minutes of prayers of the holy sacrament and blessings. It was a honor to be able to share that time together. I have no doubt that Christmas time was her favorite and that she would leave and be with Jesus. Everyone that has ever met my mother has always replied with she's an angel because she truly was. My mom was a infant nurse to sick babies, she was also a tough cookie and was the only woman who worked in the meat Butcher Dept with all men in NY. She loved children and worked as a crossing guard for Reiche Community School. She was fiery Aries and full of spunk and vigor. She was sweetest, kindest woman to all who she met. Always smiling and easy to love. My mom was so excited for me to get married to Dan and loved him so much. I'm so grateful she was able to enjoy in celebrating our wedding day together and will cherish that time we had. She adored her grandchildren so much, Rebekah, Zoe, Penny and Ahlyisen, and praised them and always showed them support. My brother, Chris, and his wife, Amber, have been so loving and there to see her through this tough time. My dad has been steadfast in seeing her through the fast transformation and trials of her illness and by her side in the hospital, rehab, and hospice. We grieve losing an amazing mother, wife, grandmother and friend to so many people. The last two weeks we have been fortunate to be able to spend sacred Christmas time together. Sharing her favorite Chinese foods and drinking tea. She was married to my Dad for 56 years. I even found out that their first date was at church. He shared so many stories of their life together so she could hear the beautiful memories to fill her in her restful state. She was the first person in my life to love me when I was placed in her arms at one month old. She always lifted me up and made me feel like I could accomplish anything. What a true blessing and tremendous gift you were to us all. Our Beloved Mom Lead my mother's spirit into the palace of paradise Bless her spirit that she moves forward into the light Mother Mary welcome her cloak her in your love Sweet Jesus kiss her forehead embrace her body her soul Guide her by the hand on this new year as the peaceful blanket of snow has fallen and quieted earth around her. As she leaves her body love and lift her tender spirit as it transforms into pure energy Let us lift her up Let us support her as she has filled up our hearts with love overflowing So she may never need or want for more Come all ye angels wrap your gentle soft wings upon her shoulders call to her with your voices on high as she transcends into power and the glory of Heaven. Amen Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland.