My Mom Passed Away This Morning

[rsmith6621]

My mother passed away early this morning after a short illness,she was 90 years old. She would have wanted the family to carry about as normal even during this difficult time. She was our family's ROCK and foundation.

I just got through saying goodbye to her at the hospice care facility she was admitted to just last night,she I guess did not want to be there.

Thank you to my liberal progressive family in advance for your thoughts and have a Merry Christmas/Happy......

[PeaceNikki]

1. Peace and comfort to you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[DrDan]

2. really sorry to hear of your loss . . .

it is very difficult to say goodbye to a family member, particularly one's Mother.

Best of luck to you during this season.

Dan

[monmouth]

3. My deepest sympathies. We lost a friend here in our building yesterday afternoon. She was in

hospice for only a few hours and passed. It's difficult at this time of year but good thoughts to you and yours at the loss of your mother. We only get one. May your memories be a comfort.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

4. I am sorry for your loss.

90 years is a pretty good run. But still hard to lose your Mom.

[Old and In the Way]

5. Condolences for your loss.

[jwirr]

6. I am sorry to hear that. May she RIP.

[PA Democrat]

7. I'm so sorry, rsmith6621

I hope that you have many good memories of your mom to comfort you.

[gkhouston]

8. ...

[Mnemosyne]

9. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, rsmith. 90 years old, she must have had some interesting tales.

May you find comfort in your grief.

[one_voice]

10. My deepest sympathies are with you and...

and your family. Peace to you and yours during this difficult time.

[Broderick]

11. My condolences

It's tough to lose someone.

[mia]

12. I'm sorry for your loss ,rsmith6621.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful holiday.

[Ohio Joe]

13. My condolences, RIP - nt

[zazen]

14. sounds like she passed in great peace and dignity

But that doesn't lessen your loss. I hope that the message of rebirth and renewal at the heart of Christmas/Sol Day/Solstice can provide your family with some comfort at this already emotionally packed time of year. My thoughts are with you.

[kentuck]

15. Condolences..

It is good that she lived a long, full life. Mothers can never be replaced. Our thoughts with you.

[Angry Dragon]

16. .............

[October]

17. Sending angels to bring your comfort

I am sorry. How wonderful that you had such a lovely woman in your life -- she was surely proud of you.

[ProSense]

18. Condolences to you and your family

May she RIP.

[polly7]

19. My condolences to you and your family.

May your Mom rest in peace. I'm so sorry ....

[1620rock]

20. ...so very sorry

[Marrah_G]

21. I'm so sorry for your loss

The best advice I can give is to fill the holidays this week with as many positive reminders of her as you can. If she has a box of recipes take pictures of each recipe that has special signifigance and go to your local picture place and have them made into picture books for each branch of the family. Nothing brings warmth to the soul like the memories that special foods bring to us.

[great white snark]

22. I'm sorry rsmith6621

You're not alone.

[TygrBright]

23. Condolences to you and your family, rsmith...

It is never easy to lose a parent.

Keep your memories green-- painful as it is at first, they can be an important part of the grief and healing process.

Hope you can spend good time with the rest of the family over the holidays, and offer each other quiet comfort.

respectfully,
Bright

[Cooley Hurd]

24. I lost my Mom 12 years ago...

...and that feeling of loss is as fresh now (as I read your post) as it was in 1999.


A very sincere wish that your Mom crosses gently. My thoughs are with you in this acute time of sorrow.

[City Lights]

25. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it's especially challenging to lose a loved one during this time of year. Peace to you and yours.

[barbtries]

26. my sympathies.

it sounds like she lived a good long life. i give her props for letting go rather than staying at the hospice. she was probably thinking of you and her loved ones as she passed.

[liberal N proud]

27. My heart goes out to during this difficult time

[bigdarryl]

28. Sorry for your lost I know how you are feeling right now

I lost my mom June 26th 2011 to cancer she was 77 I still sometimes sit alone thinking of her with tears especially this time of year during the holiday's so I know how it is

[OhioChick]

29. My deepest condolences..

[socialist_n_TN]

30. My condolences to you and your family.........

I read a truism somewhere one time that summed it up for me. No matter how old you are when you lose a parent, you still feel like an orphan.

My Mom will soon be 81 and I feel her impending loss more and more every year. That's why I try to take a couple of weeks every year to see her for a week. And that's not enough.

[Liberal_in_LA]

31. .

[AtomicKitten]

32. My sincere condolences.

She lived a long life. Glad you got to say goodbye.

[nadinbrzezinski]

33. I am sorry for your loss

and remember her in good and bad times.

My dad passed well this year, and it was after a long struggle. I don't know if that makes it easier or not, quite honestly. But losing parents is always hard.

My condolenscences to you and yours.

[REP]

34. I'm very sorry to hear of your sad news

Please accept my sympathies.

[Tsiyu]

35. .....

My condolences, rsmith6621

[shireen]

36. deepest condolences to you and your family.

[southernyankeebelle]

37. Your mom was lucky to live til 90. She has seen many changes to this world.

I am sure she tried to make it easy. I find losing mom is the hardest thing of all. I was close to my dad. I think I was his favorite but I have to say when my mom died it was so very hard.

[hlthe2b]

38. I am very sorry rsmith...

I lost both my parents the same year--three months apart--quite some time ago. But, this time of year, it always feels like yesterday with the pain still raw. I hope you can focus on those happier memories. They will carry you through.

[Generic Other]

39. So sorry to hear about this, my friend

[GoCubsGo]

40. I'm so sorry.

[aikoaiko]

41. My condolences to you and yours.

RIP.

[Lars39]

42. So sorry for your loss, rsmith6621.

[CakeGrrl]

43. My condolences.

I lost my Mom almost 9 years ago at age 71. I'm happy to have had her in my life as long as I did. I hope you are comforted a bit that she lived a long life.

[frazzled]

44. So sorry to hear this

It's painful to lose a mother at any age. They truly are the foundation of any family. May your sadness be tempered by your fond memories and the light of the holidays.

[Journeyman]

45. "If there is any substitute for love, it is memory." ~ Joseph Brodsky

[tularetom]

46. I'm sorry

My condolences to you and your family in this sad and difficult time.

Remember your mom by doing what would make her proud of you.

[Douglas Carpenter]

47. I know from experience that this is one of the saddest experiences that one will ever go through

[sarge43]

48. Condolences

Peace and comfort to you and your family.

[RainDog]

49. Condolences. I'm glad she had a long time to share with you and yours n/t

[PADemD]

50. Condolences to you and your family

[HipChick]

51. I'm sorry

[Iggo]

52. Aw, man.

[SunsetDreams]

53. Condolences to you and your family

Peace be with you rsmith hugs

[Uncle Joe]

54. I'm sorry that you're going through this pain, it must be especially tough this time of year.

I wish you and your family peace, strength and healing.

Perhaps you may take some comfort in knowing your mother lived a strong life; that will continue to make ripples long after her passing.

Thanks for sharing rsmith.

[YvonneCa]

55. My condolences to you and your family. n/t

[BlueIris]

56. RIP Mom of rsmith. nt

[malaise]

57. It's hard to lose a parent any time but two daye before Christmas is

rough! Deepest sympathy

[onethatcares]

58. from my heart to you

I can offer only condolences, and I don't even know you.

The condolences I offer are heartfelt.

[RKP5637]

59. I'm saddened to hear of your loss. All of our condolences.

[graywarrior]

60. Condolences to you and your family, rsmith6621

[Solly Mack]

61. My condolences to you and your family.

[Politicub]

62. My condolences. May she rest in peace.

[MineralMan]

63. My thoughts are with you.

I hope you and your family will celebrate her long life over the holidays.

[47of74]

64. I am very sorry for your loss.

[William769]

65. My condolences.

[JDPriestly]

66. Our condolences go to you and your family.

[sabrina 1]

67. Take care of yourself!

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So sorry

[joeybee12]

68. Very sorry to hear this...I hope it was peaceful...

Thoughts and vibes to you and your family.

[TheKentuckian]

69. Peace to you and yours

[dana_b]

70. I am so sorry

I know how difficult it is to lose your mom and so close to Christmas. My thoughts are with you.

[Surya Gayatri]

71. Swift passage to her...

comfort to you and the rest of the family, rsmith. SG

[Dorian Gray]

72. Oh Gosh

I am so sorry for your loss. Even if you feel prepared for it, losing your mom is never easy. My thoughts are with you this holiday season.

[roguevalley]

73. God bless and keep you and your family. I wish I could express how sad I feel

for you and yours. There is nothing that compares to losing your mother. Around holidays seems to make it worse. Time will be your friend and comfort and until then know you are in the hearts and prayers of all us.

[LiberalAndProud]

74. Just this.

It's all I have to offer. Not enough, I know. So sorry.

[mailman82]

75. So Sorry for your loss!

You and your family are in my prayers!

[Bonhomme Richard]

76. I'm very sorry for you. n/t

[EFerrari]

77. I'm sorry, rsmith6621.

[steve2470]

78. very sorry to hear of your loss

[xchrom]

79. may Peace be with you and your family at this difficult time. nt

[yodermon]

81. Peace to you, rsmith

[DesertRat]

82. I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother

I wish you peace.

[Wind Dancer]

83. Sending a virtual hug...

.. and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May your dear Mom rest in peace now.

[uppityperson]

84. Condolences to you and your family. So sorry.

Wishing for a peaceful new yr. And I am sorry.

[Lifelong Protester]

85. I am very sorry to hear of your loss

and offer my sympathy. It will be hard to carry on like 'normal', but you will do what you can, I'm sure. Only time heals, as I lost my parents long ago (it seems) and although you will heal, you of course will never forget.
Merry Christmas back to you.

[i_sometimes]

86. Sounds like she had a great life and she

raised you right.
Condolences my friend.

[Harriety]

87. Very sorry for your loss

My father passed away 15 years ago today. The worst part of it came when his presents that were left under the Christmas tree were left un-opened. It hit me the hardest then I think. I still cry about it even today. My thoughts are with you.

[Luciferous]

88. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Mira]

89. My heart felt condolences. She lives on in your heart and your esteem. n/t

[Mimosa]

90. My deepest sympathy to you and yours

This afternoon my partner and I were talking about how our values partly came to us from the thoughtful values of our parents and grandparents. Quite a few of our older relatives lived through much harder times. Many have kept informing us about what counts in life.

*hug*

[Magoo48]

91. May you and your loved ones be at peace.

[suffragette]

92. I'm so sorry for your loss

[Lyric]

93. I'm so, so sorry.

For what it's worth, I am facing the same sometime in the near future. My own mother was just diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. Ordinarily, they'd have a great chance of succeeding in removing it with surgery, because it hasn't metastasized yet. But she's had severe heart disease and emphysema for years now, and her heart and lungs are so weak, the doctors don't think she'll survive the surgery, much less be able to survive without part of her lung.

*hugs*

[webDude]

94. My prayers are with you. We lost our Mom at 89, she, also, was our ROCK and foundation,...

...matter of fact, her initials were "ROK". I pray your family fairs better than ours, as she was our foundation, our foundation was gone, and we were shaken. We were very divided, but are showing signs of reconciliation, it has been nearly two years.
Please feel free to grieve the way that is appropriate to YOU, and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. If so, just forgive them for being misguided, and carry on. God bless you.

[etherealtruth]

95. I am so sorry

[MNBrewer]

96. Condolences

[derby378]

97. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

[Festivito]

98. Expressions of love in goodbyes is a good thing to go with. /nt

[TheOther95Percent]

99. I'm sorry for your loss.

I wish you and your family peace.

[applegrove]

100. So sorry for your loss. (((HUGS)))

[UpInArms]

101. I am so sorry for your and your family's loss

[gateley]

102. I am so sad for you --

but I agree, she didn't want you to be there when she went.

So I'm glad you got to say goodbye, and glad that one of her last memories is that of her loving child giving her permission to go. And, glad it was a short illness.

But still, so sorry for you.

[Aristus]

103. I'm sorry, rsmith.

I hope she rests in peace.

[laruemtt]

104. I'm so sorry, rsmith

may her spirit strengthen you to get through this time. i lost my mom in august 2010 and it is very hard, but you will make it. as you said, she wants you to carry on. until you meet again........

[marlakay]

105. Hugs lots of them...

Be good to yourself...

[Odin2005]

106. Oh no!

[Dragonbreathp9d]

107. Thoughts, prayers, and good vibes

[jerseyjack]

108. Deepest sympathy for your loss. Especially difficult this time of year.

[Dangerman]

109. My condolences.

I know you really loved your mother so much.

I was I my mother is as kind.

[rustydog]

110. My condolences, I hope her passing was peaceful

[MADem]

111. You have my deepest sympathy.

It is so difficult to lose an immediate family member, and it is all the more difficult when it happens close to the holiday season.

It doesn't matter how old you are, either--you're still your parents' little kid, even if you're seventy. The loss is so painful. It will get better in time, but no one can really tell you that now, because it hurts too much.

Draw close to your family in this tough time. It will help.

[kdmorris]

112. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Nothing I type will take away the pain, but I hope you are able to find peace in this time of sorrow.

[samplegirl]

113. I am so sorry

I lost my mother at 90 as well. We are never ready for them to go.
Prayers are with you my friend.

[TBF]

114. Safe passage to your mom,

and I hope you and your family will remember her with warm memories during this holiday (although I know how hard that will be as well). I will be thinking of you.

[handmade34]

115. (((peace to you)))

[w8liftinglady]

116. I made a healing bead in her honor...

I'll give it to one of my patients this weekend...somebody's mom.

Just feel her give you a hug from time to time...I feel my dad's hugs.

Peace.

[Bozita]

117. Sincere condolences

[Octafish]

118. Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies.

I am truly sorry, rsmith6621.

[unkachuck]

119. Sorry to hear that your Mother passed....it's a rough time of the year to lose someone dear....n/t

[Historic NY]

120. Sorry for your loss.

[ZombieHorde]

121. I wish your family peace.

When I miss my step-father, I try to think about the good times. Seems to help me.

[Useless in FL]

122. My sincerest sympathies!

My Mother died in hospice care in 2007 at age 92. My heartfelt sympathies are with you at this time. I wish her a safe passage and I hope she will say "Hi" to my Mother for me. With much love....

[snacker]

123. I am so sorry...

for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.

[senseandsensibility]

124. So sorry to read this.

Peace to you and your family, rsmith6621.

[Irishonly]

125. My deepest condolences

You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

[DonCoquixote]

126. condolences

....

[highplainsdem]

127. I'm so sorry. Condolences to you and your family.

[mazzarro]

128. My heartfelt condolences to your family

May her soul rest-in-peace - amen.

[TwilightGardener]

129. Sorry to hear that--my condolences to you and your family.

[Oldtimeralso]

130. Sorry for your loss n/t

[Lebam in LA]

131. May you find peace in all your wonderful memories

Condolences to you and your family

[lindac007]

132. I'm so sorry for your loss

Its hard to lose one's mother, I know, I lost mine a few years ago. You should know, though, that she is gone, but not forgotten. She will live on in your heart as mine does and one day sooner than you think possible, you will smile at a fond memory and know that she is watching over you.

[Zoigal]

133. My sincere sympathy, rsmith...

[guitar man]

134. So sorry to hear

[Sheepshank]

135. I am so very, very sorry.

My thoughts are with you and your family. Cerrying on certainly doesn't mean the pain and the empty space are left behind and are not keenly felt. Memories become ever so poignant when it's what is left. May you have clear, sweet memories.

[donheld]

136. I'm so sorry

[emilyg]

137. My deepest condolences.

[knowbody0]

138. safe passage to your mum

long life, indeed. peace to you and yours

[lumberjack_jeff]

139. Please accept my condolences.

[LibDemAlways]

140. Sincere condolences. My

father-in-law passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Eve 13 years ago, and every holiday season since then has been sort of bittersweet. The passing of a parent is always tough and, I think, even tougher in this season of celebration. I hope wonderful memories of good times shared with your mom sustain you and bring you peace.

[nevergiveup]

141. I am very sorry for your loss.

[me b zola]

142. Wishing you peace and comfort

I am so sorry for your loss.

[akbacchus_BC]

143. Please accept my condolences. Am so sorry for your loss!

[TuxedoKat]

144. Ah, so sorry

for the loss of your beloved mother. (((HUGS)))

[OhioBlue]

145. I am so very sorry for your loss

:hugs:

[Tumbulu]

146. Condolences and take care of yourself

it is a vulnerable time both physically and emotionally.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

147. sincere wishes for your strength and comfort.

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

148. Very sorry for your loss -- best wishes to you and yours.

[DesertFlower]

149. so sorry. nt

[ClayZ]

150. With heartfelt sympathy,

I wish you peace. Take care of yourself, eat, drink, and breathe! My mom passed away in March. I know how you feel.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

151. I'm so sorry rsmith

May she rest in peace - and peace to you and your family. It sounds like she lived a good long life and was loved. In the end that's worth everything.

[sibelian]

152. I'm so sorry to hear about that

And what a time of year for it to happen...

take care

[ellisonz]

153. My condolences.

[NNN0LHI]

154. So sorry to hear this

[westerebus]

155. My condolences.

[jschurchin]

156. So sorry for your loss.

At 90 she lived a long fruitful life. And although you mourn, remember the joy and happy memories you have of her.
Again, please accept my most sincere condolences.

[polmaven]

157. My deepest condolences

to you and your entire family.

[NEOhiodemocrat]

158. So very sorry for your loss

May your family find peace and joy in the memories of your Mother.

[PAMod]

159. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family...

[Omaha Steve]

160. I had an aunt pass away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Christmas Eve in the early 80's

We spent many a Christmas Eve's at Aunt Julies.

It is so hard to have a death in the family at this time of the year.

Condolences from the DU won't hurt.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

161. I am sorry to hear about your mother

[WilliamPitt]

162. (((hug)))

[CountAllVotes]

163. I am so sorry to hear this

Your mom didn't want to hang-out at the hospice facility so she passed on it seems ....



May she rest in peace.

[glinda]

164. I am so sorry for your loss of your mom.....

[horseshoecrab]

165. I'm so sorry...

So sorry to read that your mother has passed away rsmith6621. I hope that she will rest in peace and that you will be strengthened by wonderful memories of your time together.

[myrna minx]

166. May she rest in peace. My condolences to you and yours.

[renate]

167. I'm so sorry

She has a beautiful legacy in you and your family. You'll honor her for the rest of your life with your fond memories.

[snagglepuss]

168. "Look for me in the people I've known or loved"

Epitaph

When I die
Give what's left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.
And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.

I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.

Look for me
In the people I've known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on your eyes
And not on your mind.

You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting
Bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.

Love doesn't die,
People do.
So, when all that's left of me
Is love,
Give me away.


~Merrit Malloy
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------




May your beloved Mom rest in peace.

[Howler]

169. I'm so sorry about your loss rsmith6621.

We will be holding you and your family close and warm in our thoughts this holiday season.

[cate94]

170. I am so sorry for your loss

Losing your Mom is difficult no matter how long you've had them in your life. Harder still when it is during the holidays. Comfort and peace to you and yours.

[WinkyDink]

171. {{{rsmith6621}}} You have my sincere condolences. Peace.

[mahina]

172. Wishing you healing as you send her along,

aloha.

[CottonBear]

173. I am so sorry about your mom's passing.

My thoughts are with you and your family. Peace.

[PlanetBev]

174. I think you're mom might have been ready to go, rsmith

My dad passed away on December 14, 2009, one day before he was to go into a nursing home. He was always afraid of that. I think he bailed out on his own terms, 88 years old.

My condolences to your family. There's never a good time to lose a loved one, but this time of year is especially difficult.

[Thumper79]

175. It is very, very hard to lose a parent,

regardless of their age. My Mom died in 2001. I wish you and your family peace and strength. When my sister took her life there was one card I will always remember said, "We have memories so we can have roses in December." Remember the good times.

[cherokeeprogressive]

176. I am so sorry rsmith.

My sincere condolences. I will light a candle for your Mom this evening for Christmas. Here's to the hope that her 90+ years were filled with Happiness and Joy.

Again, I'm so very sorry.

[redwitch]

177. I am so sorry.

How lucky you are to have had for with you for so long though and that her suffering was so brief. Christmas is a hard time to lose a loved one, especially your mom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[potone]

178. My condolences.

I lost my mom almost seven years ago and I still miss her. The loss of a parent is always very hard. I hope you have family and friends around you now. It is especially hard to suffer such a loss during the holidays. As we Orthodox Christians say, may her memory be eternal.

[WCGreen]

179. peace be with her and your family...

[Geoff R. Casavant]

180. My deepest condolences.

I am also sorry that your holidays will now have a bittersweetness to them. Hug your family extra close.

[Maine-ah]

181. I'm so sorry, rsmith

it's so difficult this time of year too. My thoughts are with you

[icymist]

182. I am sorry for your loss. n/t

[BeHereNow]

183. Sincere sorrow for your loss-

I can't imagine how you must feel.
My mom is still with us and I treasure her so-
Hope your heart heals as much as it can, as soon as it can.
Blessings to you and your family.
BHN

[Rhiannon12866]

184. I am so very sorry... I lost my mother in September.

It still doesn't seem real to me, especially now that it's the holidays. I hope you have family to support you. You know that your DU family is here for you and sends healing thoughts...

[spanone]

185. my deepest sympathy

[Greybnk48]

186. condolences rsmith6621.

Sorry for your loss.