My Mom has passed away

nan_ar

18 years ago

She passed away early this morning. The past 2 days she had lots of trouble with her breathing- and really everything.

Hospice was wonderful of course and came in and took care of everything.

We are leaving to make the final arrangements in a few minutes.We are hoping to have the funeral Thursday.

Thanks for all your prayers for my family and my Mom.

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minnie_tx
18 years ago
I'm so sorry
caflowerluver
18 years ago
So sorry for your loss and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Marion, thanks for the kind words. Funny thing is my parents next door neighbor at their old house in Detroit is named Marion. And she was one of only a few people that called my mom on the phone to talk. My mom was blind for her last 15 years on Earth and the phone was a lifeline. I called her twice a day religiously and took her shopping (she loved to shop..even being blind..I would describe things to her and she would 'feel' them). I should call her friend Marion. Every summer I would take some of my homegrown tomatoes to her and I didn't do it this year (shame on me). Anyway, I have had several 'signs' from my mom. The first one was a couple of weeks after she passed. I was half asleep and wandered out to the kitchen in the middle of the night to get a drink. I heard a loud voice say 'DUANE'. And since I was a little groggy I said 'what?' I thought it might have been my wife. But I went back to the other end of the house and my wife was fast asleep. My mom got one word to send me from the other side. Just my name, but it was very surreal. Twice after that after awakening and lying in bed a strong smell permeated the room...it was like fresh cut flowers...very strong smelling..but natural..not perfumy. That scent stayed in the air for about a minute and a half...and as the flower scent faded I got just a whiff of fresh cinnamon. Those three events have convinced me there is another 'side' and somehow my mom was able to get the word out. Thanksgiving 2006 the family was gathered for dinner in my mom and dads basement rec room. There was a knock on the window...3 knocks actually...knock knock knock. I ran upstairs and went outside...nobody there....then the phone rang...my sister has a friend who is a renowned psychic (I don't know her name) and she called to say she had a strong message come over from my mama. She said my mom said 'nice glasses' and I like the roses. We aren't sure what the rose comment was about, but my mom always insisted on drinking her diet coke out of a glass...and we were all drinking out of tin cans (I know..on Thanksgiving?) and we are sure she was either being sarcastic about our choice of dinnerware...or not..because both my dad and I were wearing new eyeglasses..his new and I had on an old pair that was taped up (pending my new pair from the optometrist). I also had a dream where my mom was lying dead ....and I cried and begged her to return to life...and she did...and then she said to me 'Duane...it's not good'. I hope she meant it wasn't good I brought her back...and not it wasn't good on the other side. That still bothers me. All for now. We are supposed to get 7-12 inches of snow over the next day and I better make sure the snowblower is in working order. I hope everyone has a good weekend and makes it through the holiday season. Cry when you need to, but try to find joy in the season. Remember earth is just a stepping stone on our spiritual journey. This is not the end, but just the beginning. Duane
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lydia1959
18 years ago
Sending my sympathy and prayers. (((Nan)))
nodakgal
18 years ago
I'm so sorry. Sending my best and lots of hugs too.
jayokie
18 years ago
May your memories give you comfort and God's love give you peace.
msmarion
18 years ago
I'm so sorry. Take comfort in your memories and know that she is at peace. I'll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
LorifromUtah
18 years ago
I'm glad your Mom has moved on and is out of pain Nan, but I'm sorry for your loss.

Lori
catlady15
18 years ago
love judy
ritamay91710
18 years ago
so sorry to hear that, Nan. Prayers to your family.
gazania_gw
18 years ago
Nan, so sorry for your loss. You and all who loved her have my deepest sympathy.
lynne_melb
18 years ago
Nan, I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family.
linda_in_iowa
18 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss.
sharon_fl
18 years ago
My heartfelt sympathy to you Nan, on the loss of your loving mother. May God bless her soul and give her eternal peace.
margad
18 years ago
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
sandra_maine
18 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandra
socks
18 years ago
Deepest condolences. Losing a Mom is a heartbreak. Hope you have may happy memories to comfort you.
cherbo
18 years ago

Sorry for your loss.
taigen_gw
18 years ago
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
gadgets
18 years ago
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's been over 2 yrs since I lost my Mom and I still (and probably always will) miss her. May God be with you and yours.

Shirley

I never cease to be amazed at how good Hospice is.
summer_tx
18 years ago
I am very sorry to hear about your Mother Nan, but I know that you have been extremely concerned about her failing health and wanting peace for her. I will be thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
danihoney
18 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, but am happy your mom is free of pain. May she rest in peace.
heather_on
18 years ago
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
justlinda
18 years ago
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
I'm sorry for your loss,please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Kathi
grammahony
18 years ago
Nan, I'm sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Leslie
Pieonear
18 years ago
Nan, I am so sorry for your loss.
tami_ohio
18 years ago
Nan, you have my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers.

Tami
maryanntx
18 years ago
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, Nan. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
evatx
18 years ago
Oh, Nan, you have my sincerest sympathy! I know how much your mother will be missed. (((Nan & Family)))
phyllis__mn
18 years ago
Caring thoughts being sent on the way.....peace to the whole family.
User
18 years ago
Nan, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I know she is no longer suffering and in a better place now. God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Peggy
donna_loomis
18 years ago
Nan, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take away your pain. Just know that you and your family are being thought of and lifted in prayer by your friends here at the KT.
acey
18 years ago
Deepest sympathies. I'm glad she could be on Hospice.
bunglogrl
18 years ago
So sorry for your loss.
kim_okla
18 years ago
Nan, I'm so sorry. We'll be thinking of you.
wendylynders
18 years ago
I am so sorry. I will keep you lifted in prayer.
petaloid
18 years ago
I am very sorry, but I know you will find strength to get you through this.
cheryl_down_under
18 years ago
My condolences to you on the loss of your mum - my thoughts are with you and your family
clubm
18 years ago
I'm so sorry.
joyfulguy
18 years ago
Even though a loved one has pain and difficulties near rhe end, it is so hard to have that loved person go.

I pray that your family may find peace of heart as you remember her and mourn together.

(((((Nan and family)))))

ole joyful
nan_nc
18 years ago
Nan, my deepest sympathies to you. It's going to be rough. Please know and believe that all of us here are available to "talk" to, to vent to, to just be there when you need us.

Been there, done that.

Nancy
jannie
18 years ago
My Dad was in hospice care at home when he died. They were very helpful to both him and my Mom. I am so sorry, my prayers are on the way.
mombondo
18 years ago
My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. I do hope you find
comfort in your happy memories.

I will include you in my prayers tonight to find the strength to get these the difficult days ahead.
gramzeeinmd
18 years ago
Deb
roseluver
18 years ago
Our mom's are such a special person in our lives. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Much love and prayers from one who has also lost her mom. Charlene
kittiemom
18 years ago
My deepest sympathy. My mom had Hospice; they are wonderful. Sending prayers to you & your family.
alisande
18 years ago
Sending my sympathy, Nan. It's a hard time, I know.
donna37
18 years ago
czech_chick
18 years ago
Nan, expressing my sympathy.

~Carol~
rosemaryt
18 years ago
Nan, sorry to hear about your loss. My mom died six years ago and nary a day goes by that I don't think about her. I like to think our Moms become our guardian angels and that our relationships with them aren't ended by death, but only changed.

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