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I'm so sorry to hear your sad news.
But yes: she is no longer in pain. And that matters.
Please take care of yourself; be gentle with yourself. Grief is a strange beast.
I love your posts, and that's frankly all I know about you (other than the fact that your screen name could refer to me or any male in my family lineage).
I hope that you're able to properly mourn in this time, and I join you in a shot.
Especially on Christmas day that's just so goddamn difficult I can't imagine I'm sorry
I know you feel gutted right now. Daddy went to his heavenly rest December 9th. Each day it gets a little easier to bear. She'll live on in your heart forever. Stay encouraged. You are loved.
❤ lmsp
When you feel stronger, try to do something that makes her happy...she will live forever that way through you.
I am so sorry.
I am glad she is no longer in pain too. There is maybe nothing more painful than the finality of the ones you love no longer being physically here with you. Wishing you peace. 
so sad to hear this. words cannot express the depth of this tragic loss.
Death of a loved one is always hard, and even more so when it happens during the holidays. Be kind and take good care of you during your time of grief!
We sing with our light
We are the birds of fire
We fly over the sky
Our light is a voice
We make a road for the spirit to pass over
We are like the wind,
Wrapped, in luminous wings,
We make a road for the spirits to pass over.
For the Spirits to pass over.
I lost my mom too early also. Heart ache is the worst pain. 
my mom died on New Year's day a few years ago and the day has never been the same to me. A family tradition was watching the Rose Parade and now it's just bittersweet.
It's hard to say goodbye to someone who's always been there for you.
I'm sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need for grieving.
Those who love you will understand and empathize.
Remember that your mother is in a better place now, and her time to suffer is over.
When you see her again in heaven, you'll have so much to tell her.
I sent mail a few days ago with a link that might help, and I know you probably haven't had any time to look at mail, but I hope when you do it will offer some comfort.
for your sweet mom.
The love never dies. It's with you forever.
Deepest wishes for your healing.
May she rest in peace.
My sincerest condolences to you.
your mother is gone. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Your first memories are of this person.
Be good to yourself. Don’t try to avoid the emotional pain; you need to grieve and you’ll avoid even more stress. The stress of trying to suppress overwhelming feelings.
I’m sending every calming vibe to you.
I know your world feels shattered and broken right now and you probably feel hollowed out inside. Only time will heal this for you and meanwhile I'm sending you all the strength to get through this.
Hugs my friend.
My Mom passed away on Easter Sunday. Although Easter was difficult to manage for a few years, I now have wonderful memories of her on that day (even though the actual date is different every year) and I eat a chocolate bunny in her honor.
You will have a place in your heart for her for evermore.
The pain is intense, I know. Remember all the good things, tell stories, cry, laugh with tears in your eyes, love her memory.
and 10 hugs can’t even begin to say how much I feel for your loss. 
Your mom is now free of pain, which matters. However, now you have to deal with this extremely difficult and painful moment in your life.
My heart is with you tonight. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
Take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day.
l know how devastating it is.
Everyone grieves in their own way, but at some when in the furure the pain will lessen. More joy will return.
Strength to you and family.