It took me a day to be able to post, but my sweet mom has passed away at age of 92. I have been so blessed to be born into my family, I have had a live of love, enrichment, excitement, and encouragement. The storm here last week, and subsequent 3 day power outage significantly added to the speed with which she grew weaker. We did our best to surround her with good care, but finally she needed to be hospitalized. She was in the hospital for five days, and they called us in at about 10:45pm - her vitals were rapidly changing and we should come if we wished to say goodbye. Although she did not speak, she did open her eyes on occasion and squeeze a hand. We held her, prayed with her, and reminisced. We encouraged her to go be with Dad in heaven. We decided she would not want us to witness the final moments, and she passed away 20 minutes after we left. It was as if she was staying so we would not see... She was so kind and loving. She's left us a note asking us (there are six children) to do as Our Lord had said.... to love each other as she had loved us... and we will do so, for she left us a legacy and a shining example of how to love.
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My Mom has passed away....
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Hon I am so sorry to hear your news, condolences to all the family, I know how Beaches and you have cared for and loved her, she will be sadly missed by you all.
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What a beautiful tribute you've written. Your family sounds special and wonderful. My sincerest condolences to all of you. God bless.
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So sorry for your loss! I can't imagine ever losing my Mom, which I know I will someday. Hugs to you!
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That's right labell she was a similar age to my mum, who died almost 20 years ago, she grew up in the depression and served in WWII, oh my what changes there have been.
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My dear Labell,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family!! My heart goes out to you and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! I know all to well how it feels, I lost my dad this past December. He was very ill for a long time & I cared for him 24/7, however it sounds as if your moms passing was similar to my dads! We were with him in the hospital the last week of his life. All of us kids and my mom, we were there round the clock & wouldn't you know that he actually let go the one time he was left alone for 2 minutes!!
If you need someone to talk to then please don't hesitate to drop me a P.M.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family!! My heart goes out to you and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! I know all to well how it feels, I lost my dad this past December. He was very ill for a long time & I cared for him 24/7, however it sounds as if your moms passing was similar to my dads! We were with him in the hospital the last week of his life. All of us kids and my mom, we were there round the clock & wouldn't you know that he actually let go the one time he was left alone for 2 minutes!!
If you need someone to talk to then please don't hesitate to drop me a P.M.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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Oh no! I just got home and saw this. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are very blessed to have had such a loving life with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss, but as someone said, i'm sure she lived a wonderful 92 years. I loved the tribute, and such wonderful words to express the love your mother had for all of you and family. I'm sure all of Heaven is rejoicing as for another Angel has come home. R.I.P "Momma Belle"
Age don't matter, the hardest event ever in my life was to lose my parent's. It is such a empty feeling, especially as much as you took care of her. She was blessed to have you, and it sounds as if she realized that. You will miss her always, but it doe's seem to get easier as time goes by. You have each other and that will help. My prayers are with you, God Bless You.