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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy mother passed away December 4th.
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she had been ill for a while and we about lost her last year
Her funeral will be on Monday
The last good conversation with my mother, I asked her if she was scared. She said "NO are you? I told her no, I knew I was going to heaven. She said that's good. I then asked her what the first thing she was going to do when she got to heaven. She said "I'm going to kiss our Lord Jesus Christ, find your daddy and eat an orange" Then she reached up and stroked my hair. Told me she loved me.
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)It sucks! No other words. Sending good vibes though.
MiniMe
(21,718 posts)It was 11/5/2013 for Mom. And I agree, it sucks big time.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Maybe she'll run into my mom in the great beyond...
Kaleva
(36,342 posts)shraby
(21,946 posts)diabeticman
(3,121 posts)cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)CurtEastPoint
(18,663 posts)applegrove
(118,778 posts)WillyT
(72,631 posts)Stellar
(5,644 posts)I understand how you feel.
KMOD
(7,906 posts)for the loss of your mother.
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)KT2000
(20,587 posts)and your family. It's difficult, especially this time of year. Peace to you.
icymist
(15,888 posts)I can relate as my mother is nearing the end of an illness; about to go into hospice.
spanone
(135,873 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I am so glad you had that wonderful talk. I hope you get all the peace and comfort you need at this time.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)always said they smelled so good she couldn't wait to have one.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I hope she is eating them to her heart's content right now! I know after losing my mother that remembering the good times is what got me through. Best to you.
malokvale77
(4,879 posts)Ilsa
(61,698 posts)It sounds like she had a peaceful passing. I'm glad your faith sustains you.
840high
(17,196 posts)good attitude she had.
No Vested Interest
(5,167 posts)conversation with her, and I would guess it was good for your mother to speak those words to you.
So many people do not get to have those moments.
roody
(10,849 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,708 posts)Come back when your ready.
MADem
(135,425 posts)lose someone you've had with you and loved for your entire life.
I hope you have family and friends nearby to help you through these difficult days ahead. My deepest sympathies.
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)I just brought my 93 year old Mom home from 2 weeks in the hospital (for a heart "event" yesterday.
It's so hard (when my Dad passed suddenly in 1998) and words don't heal all...but know we are all here and like Omaha Steve says, take that time to grieve and for yourself. Nothing heals a loss but I found time helps.
Again, my sincere thoughts are with you.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)I hope it gives you great comfort to think of her now, with your Daddy, and lots of oranges to eat.
MiniMe
(21,718 posts)I'm still getting used to it. Like you, my mom had been sick for about a year and it wasn't unexpected, but you are never ready. I was just glad that she didn't suffer at the end, and I thank Hospice for that.
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)brer cat
(24,605 posts)It is never easy to lose a parent. I hope your memories will comfort you.
MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)Knowing you and I heard our mothers telling us they loved us soon before they departed is the wonderful final moment. It's hard, and I'm sorry for your loss.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)LibDemAlways
(15,139 posts)strong and loving. It sounds like her faith brought her great comfort. I wish peace and healing for you and your family.
greatlaurel
(2,004 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)onecaliberal
(32,894 posts)Very sorry for your loss.
AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)Raine1967
(11,589 posts)I did not know that you and I also also friends on DU.
What you shared is beautiful. I am very sorry that your mom has gone.
I lit a candle for you and your family.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)so very much
ancianita
(36,133 posts)madashelltoo
(1,699 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)Thnk you for sharing that beautiful moment with us.
Peace to all.
chillfactor
(7,584 posts)I lost my mother over 30 years ago and I miss her every day...she was my best friend....
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)heart. Your mom sounded wonderful. I am glad she was not afraid. I wish you peace which only time will give you. Take care and know you are loved.
malaise
(269,157 posts)UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)merrily
(45,251 posts)were scared. You were lucky to have each other other.
Please be comforted that she was not frightened and that you had time to express your love to each other.
cyber hug (for all the good that does, but it's all I can do).
IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)I hope the faith the two of you share brings you comfort.
gwheezie
(3,580 posts)Be kind to yourself
mackerel
(4,412 posts)to him everyday. Its really helped me grieve & heal. My best to you.
LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)Denis 11
(280 posts)WhiteTara
(29,722 posts)I'm sorry for your loss and grief has it's own time table. I still feel the loss of my mother even two these years later.
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)marym625
(17,997 posts)vankuria
(904 posts)I lost my mom 3 yrs. ago so I know how tough it is. So glad you got to spend time with her before she passed...hope she and your dad are having a nice juicy orange together.
Fla Dem
(23,741 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)calimary
(81,466 posts)So sorry to hear this. We'll be thinking about you tomorrow - her funeral day.
These things are NEVER easy, even when you expect them and you know it's coming and you think you're at least somewhat prepared. It's still a blow when it comes.
glinda
(14,807 posts)coming from someone who lost her mother 2.5 years ago and my dad just in October. Rough. I hope your good memories will carry you through the Holidays this year and every one thereafter.
99Forever
(14,524 posts)It left a hole in my heart that nothing can fill. I think of her virtually every day and remember how she taught me the essence of why being a liberal was the only moral choice. In that sense, she lives on thru me.
May your mother live on in your heart thru your love of all she did and meant to you. She has merely stepped through a portal we all will someday into a realm we are yet to know.
Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)I hope she finds all the oranges she missed out on in life.
Triana
(22,666 posts)Wishing you and your family Peace.