My Mom

Patricia Im so sorry There must be a huge hole in your household and in your heart right now It sounds like your mother died among her family and had a passing supported by the children she loved so much Please remember when it feels dark and lonely that were all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

Willow, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers tonight.

I'm so sorry, Willow... my heart aches for you. I lost my Mom about 5 years ago, and I still miss her so much. It's good you got to spend time with her.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Judging from the picture you posted of her on July 1, she will be the cutest little angel heaven has seen in a while!

Willowwind2- So sorry about your loss but it sounds like you did your best for her and I am betting that meant a whole lot to her.

WW, my heart goes out to you - thinking of you. Laurie

Willow, Big hugs and prayers for you and your family. I'm so glad you were able to spend these last days with her where she wanted to be.

WW I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts. We are all here for you.

Oh Willow, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was incredibly blessed to have you and the rest of your family surrounding her with love. ((((Hugs))))

I'm very sorry. The time you spent with her this past month must have meant the world to her and I'm sure it means a lot of you as well. I know your many happy memories of her will get you through this tough time. Prayers and hugs....

Willow,

This was shared with me last year when I lost my father, and I found enough comfort in it that it still hangs on the wall above my desk. I thought I would share it with you and your family in the small hope that it would give you the same comfort that it gave me:

AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME

When I am gone, release me, let me go...
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the Memories within your heart.

I won't be far away,for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me,I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and "Welcome Home"

Thank you all so very much for those very special messages. We are doing fine. My brother and sister are still here and will stay the week to help. They have been so wonderful to have near and they have helped so much. We became closer than ever.

Just saw your message Willow. I'm very sorry. I'm glad your family is with you and so supportive.
Hugs

I am so sorry Willow. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers. {{{Hugs}}}

Your mom was a special lady, to have raised such a caring, warm and loving family. She will never be far from you because she is just a thought away. Knowing all you did and the love and comfort you gave to her will help you in your healing. It takes time.

My deepest sympathy.

D

Willow, so sorry to hear of your loss. No words will help heal your heart at this time, just know we are thinking of you and your family.
Hugs,
kris

Laura (zhinu) sends you her love and her prayers.
She has not been able to get on the computer lately and is frantically trying to finish a needlework project for a wedding on Saturday...they leave for northern Idaho tomorrow morning for her brother in laws wedding.

Willow just check in on the tread, I am so not readly for this.
I send all my love and Hugs to you.
I don't know the real pain you going thru at this moment, but I will know it soon. At least you had the time with your mom. I will not have that Mine as she is to far away, and will be headed there soon, got the call. Not real bad as yet but got to go.

Sending prayers to you.
HUGS

Hugs to you, too, Tills. It's never an easy thing to go through. Having support helps soooo much.

Thinking of you and your siblings, Willow.

Oh Tills I wish you peace and love to you and your mother. We all have to go through this but it's so difficult to think about. Willow, I hope you are doing ok.

Tils I'm so sorry you have to go through this also. Love and courage to you.

We had a scattering of ashes today and it was lovely. We went to Port Orchard Sunset Cemetary and they had just finished a new scattering garden. Mom was the second one there. It is an absolutly perfect place to be and we all decided someday we will all be there with mom. After the officials left I scattered mom's cat's ashes over hers because that is what she wanted. Then everyone had a smile on their face. We are all doing fine and going through the process.

What a lovely thing to do with the cat. Smile on my face also. May sound strange to some people, but I know you will understand, my dad is waiting in my closet, so he and mom can be together. So glad you have your family around you.

Thoughts and prayers to you also Tills.

My last dog Cody is waiting in my basement but I don't know what for!

Willow, It sounds really beautiful and those of us who are so attached to our furry people think it is a wonderful thing that your mom and her cat can keep each other company.

Sounds like a lovely thought. Hugs to you and your family as you smile at her memory.

Dear Willow, I had no idea until just a little while ago and have just now been reading through your thread. My heart goes out to you and your family! Both my dad and mother passed away in their sixties, my brother in his forties after his battle with cancer. Although time does heal, there will always be those moments when you think of something you want to share with them and they are not there. I am so glad you had your family there to help you. When my brother passed away, my dad said that he now had another angel to watch over him.......

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Our poodles Mandy and Poot are waiting for us also. Mandy goes with DH and Poot goes with me. We are going to have a bunch with the two poodles we have now and our cat Shadow.

My DS and DB worked with me in my yard today and it is beginning to look good again. Bless 'em, they have been so great.

Good to hear Willow. {{{HUGS}}}

It is so nice that your DB and DS are with you and sharing this time.

Willow, I am just getting back on the computer after several busy days. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. I know what a terrible hurt you are going through and know how losing a loved one is like losing a piece of you. Sharon

Thank you Sharon. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Willow all my love too you as always.

I need to let you all know (just found out a few days ago) that My mother is fine, its my step-dad that in not doing good. He is 94 and is in
need of more help than my mother can do, and is asking for help ( in her way) She is tired of running around and wants us kids to come help out, thats no biggie. But timing is kinda hard as we both have jobs, but we got it figured out. And we have family there that is trying to help. But my mother is a Texan and very stubborn and hard headed
( kinda like me) Ha Ha And does not want any help ???
But I think he needs to have Hospic come to the house to help or ( and this is sad) in a nursing home. and he will not have any of it. ?
But she wants one of us there now. I told he I will be there in Oct. and Bro in going in Aug.
Don't know what else I can do.

Willow, I got behind on thread reading . . . I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was lucky to have you. You are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.

Thanks you Murmur. Good to hear from you. I hope you are doing well.

Thanks Tils.

Willow, How are you?
Thinking about you

All my Love

This is kind of late, I'm very sorry. I've been away from DG again for a bit. I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother, Willow. Please accept my sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts.

I've got furry friendsashes that I've been waiting to come up with the perfect place for them to be. I haven't wanted to leave them behind anywhere. I'd never thought of having their ashes scattered with mine. That's a wonderful idea.

Thanks susybell. I've been having a problem with my computer and ended up buying a new one. They fixed this one for now and the new one will be here on the 10th. Whoopee!

I'm doing fine. My sis left yesterday and we feel lost without her. We were such a good team, it was hard to let go of her. Mike is still here and will be until next week sometime.
This heat wave has given me an excuse to not do anything yet. EXCEPT WATER!!!!

Willow- So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts are with you. Sending you (((((Hugs)))))) Rachel

Thanks Rach, good to hear from you. We are doing okay. DB is still here until the 9th and DS has come back over every day since she left. I think now I need some time for myself and to get back in my routine.

Routines are good. Glad to hear that you have a wonderful, supportive family. That makes all the difference.