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Mom's dying wish creates new family bond
6 Feb
Summary
- A mother's final request led to a lifelong bond.
- A hospice volunteer became a mother figure.
- The mother-daughter relationship is now a source of strength.
A Jamaican-born mother's final wish, made moments before her passing, led to a profound and life-altering commitment. She asked a hospice volunteer to become a mother figure to her young daughter, Davinia James-Stewart. James-Stewart, now 40 and living in Maryland, recently shared this story on Instagram, honoring the woman she now calls "mama."
This pivotal moment occurred when James-Stewart was a child in Jamaica. After her biological mother became seriously ill, she was placed with a prominent community member. Years later, when her mother battled breast cancer, James-Stewart met the volunteer at the hospice. A chance encounter, initiated by a missed ride, blossomed into a deep friendship.
The volunteer, who had experienced remission before her cancer returned aggressively, readily agreed to the dying mother's plea. James-Stewart describes the bond that formed as organic, with her "mama" providing unconditional love, respecting her independence, and offering guidance. This maternal relationship has been a cornerstone through life's challenges.
