Thread: Amazing things happen. There's a Jewish tradition of not leaving the body of the deceased alone from the time of death to burial. There is great reverence for the body & soul. My sister @healthnut64 was very concerned about Mom being alone after she died. Then I got this- 
It was from @petpaula, an @NPR fan & lovely person who just happens to follow me on Twitter. Paula serves as a Shomeret- someone who performs the mitzvah (good deed) of sitting with the deceased at the funeral home we selected for mom... She recognized Mom's name and let me know-
Mom arrived, and Paula sat with her & sang to her. And kept her company so Mom wouldn't be alone. Then Paula was listening to @NPRWeekend with @nprscottsimon on Saturday morning. She had no idea what was to come, but then she heard the lovely chat my sister and I had with Scott-
Our interview concluded with Mom's favorite song- "Sunrise, Sunset" from "Fiddler on the Roof." While keeping Mom company, Paula sang the song to Mom. Then-
Tahara is the tradition of preparing the body for its final rest. A proper Tahara includes cleansing, ritually washing & dressing the deceased's body. Those who perform this act of kindness recite special prayers, asking for the soul be lifted to the Heavens for eternal rest-
We're so grateful that the love and care we gave Mom was continued, and that Paula Tucker was able to verify her care. Now we're ready to send Mom off, knowing that she's been well taken care of right up until the end. Thank you, Paula, for putting our minds at rest. #nprlife
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