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Shock: Marianne & Michael
When a mother dies, a folk wisdom says about it, "You can cry because she's gone, or you can smile because she's lived." And how true the sentence is to Marianne (57) of the folk music duo Experienced "Marianne and Michael" a few days ago. Her mother Maria died after a long illness, but completely unexpected, on the evening of 6 May at the age of 85 years.
"I had phoned her at noon, " says the singer to NEW POST. "After the concert in Wetzlar I wanted to go home. I said to her , 'See you tomorrow.' And she answered me , 'Yes, I am looking forward to you.' "These were her last words. Her soul was suffering, and soon her health was long Maria Reiner still fit. But the death of her husband Hubert († 80) in April 2007 has hard on the old lady. The soul suffered, and soon also the health. Over her memories lay the dark shadow of senile dementia. There was also a shingles. Marianne brought her mother to the contemplative Baldham (Upper Bavaria), got her a nurse and an occupational therapist. She harnessed the whole family: husband Michael (61) and her sons Florian (29) and Alexander (27). And she did not go on vacation for years - out of gratitude: "Mother kept her back to me when we were on the road. She was there for me every hour. Now she is no longer there. " All the sadder that Marianne could not accompany her beloved mother until the end. "While we stood on stage and sang our song 'What is this against eternity', she died. Just before the final, I found out about it and walked down the show stairs with tears in my eyes. " There was no time left to mourn her health for the incomprehensible. At night she drove to the death bed, then it went on tour immediately. "At the moment I can only work. You just learn how to flip the switch and stand on the stage full of concentration. " Comfort and a strong shoulder offer her family in this time. "Michael supports me and catches me. Likewise the children. "
"She was just there for the family" The pain is great, but the memory of her beloved mom strengthens Marianne. "When I think of my mother, I feel great love, gratitude and caring. And the dedication to be there for the whole of your life, only for the family. " But also childish-sensual memories mingle with each other. "She was the best cook there is. Their steamed noodles or Apfelkücherl were sensational. " At the commemoration, these dishes were specially served. At the same time Marianne became aware of how extremely important the dear deceased was in everyday life: "After every television program I called in the evening, I wanted to know her honest judgment." Well, Marianne is sure, her mother will her advice from Give heaven out ...
