My mother died today

[Generic Other]

She was 89 years old.

Her last project was making a dozen of these hats for the women and girls in our family. She wanted them all to have one. She despised Trump. He seemed to make her skin crawl.

She went quickly with little pain from a very deadly bacterial infection. She was well in the morning and dead by evening. Hug your loved ones. You never know when they will leave you.

I will miss her very much.

She would tell you to keep fighting for decent healthcare. She had the best universal healthcare money could buy. As good as anyone in Congress or the president himself. It was medical care provided by the United States military to all retirees and their dependents. Everyone should have the level of care she got. Professional, caring and compassionate. I salute the men and women who worked so hard on her behalf.



She was very proud of this little film she starred in last Halloween and thrilled to see so many viewed it. Give her a thumbs up.

[yardwork]

1. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an inspiration.

[Generic Other]

193. Thank you

[spanone]

2. ...

[Stuart G]

3. Sorry for your loss

[Heartstrings]

4. Forever in your heart....

[ProfessorGAC]

5. Condlences, GO

My mom went fast too. She was 75 and went to work (yeah she was still working as a transcriptionist). Came home. Had dinner with my sister and nieces, called her own ambulance at around 10:30 and died about 3:30 in the morning.

Slipping away quickly does provide some comfort to the loved ones.

Take care.

[Generic Other]

194. She sounds like she was a remarkable person

I have a hard time imagining working until I am 75. Pity my poor co-workers!

[Botany]

6. so sorry

[gademocrat7]

7. Condolences on the loss of your mother.

An admirable woman. Take care.

[Wounded Bear]

8. Condolences on your loss...

and glad it was relatively quick. Semper Fi! I too, depend on VA healthcare and have very few things to criticize it about.

[Generic Other]

196. We must all help each other to survive

It's not rocket science --except to Trump supporters.

[leftyladyfrommo]

9. Aw, shoot. This is so sad.

Hold tight to all the beautiful memories you have of this wonderful woman.

[Generic Other]

195. She's smiling because so many watched

It was something that gave her a thrill seeing the hits on her video.

[lamp_shade]

10. Rest Peacefully, Mother of Generic Other.

[OldEurope]

11. My condolences.

I'm sorry for your loss!

Your family was lucky having her for so many years. May she rest in peace.

[Tanuki]

12. Oh, dear Other, I am so sorry. She sounds like an absolute gem.

What a joy she must have been, and obviously a wonderful role model for you and for us all, right up until the end of her days. I love that you shared her impressive hat-knitting project. You and your family will always treasure them.

[Generic Other]

197. I will treasure mine

I am so glad we could bond over this shared disgust with Trump.

[madokie]

13. My Condolences

this is a day you will never forget. Mothers and fathers are special, not saying sisters and brothers aren't it just moms and dads gave the life

[Generic Other]

198. Mine made me a fighter

a proud liberal.

[femmocrat]

14. I am so sorry, Generic Other.

She sure had fighting spirit! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[Generic Other]

199. We had fun times

I am forever glad I made that film. She was almost as good as Alec Baldwin.

[MoonRiver]

15. I'm so sorry. Your mother was clearly a wonderful person.

[Moostache]

16. My she rest in peace and live in your hearts forever.

I am sorry for you loss and wish you a flood of the fondest memories of your time together to soothe you in the weeks and months to come.

[crazycatlady]

17. So sorry for your loss

Her pussyhat looks exactly like the one I'm working on now. Pussyhats have a way of bringing families together.

[Generic Other]

200. I love that notion

She made them for the whole darn family. I found them stashed in her knitting bag!

[Solly Mack]

18. I'm so sorry, (not so) Generic Other.

It's one of the hardest losses.

[OregonBlue]

20. Wow. Your mom was a real power house. You must be so proud of her. My mom died a couple of years ago

Also and 89 and she went quickly. What a blessing. My father lingered a long time and it was so hard. Every once in a while I read something political and funny that I think my mom would like and I jump up to give her a call and then I realize I can't. You were truly blessed to have her for so long. You were truly blessed to have a mother who was a progressive. Hang in there.

[Generic Other]

202. 89 is a blessing

I fear hers may be the last generation so fortunate as to be blessed with long healthy lives.

[OregonBlue]

368. Yes. It is a blessing. My dad made it to 90. Their parents made it to 100. They all grew

up on farms and grew all their own food and worked hard physically as children and adults. I doubt we will be so fortunate. I'm just relieved that my parents didn't linger in pain for years on end. They were here. They got sick and then they were gone. I do miss them but it has gotten so much easier as time passes and as my dad always said "we had a good run".

[dgibby]

21. Mere words are so inadequate

at times like this, but I just want you to know how very sorry I am for the loss of your mom. She's the kind of person I'd love to have as a friend, and I'm sorry I didn't know her. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Generic Other]

203. She did have friends

and outlived most of them. But always room for new ones! Thanks for your kind words.

[onecaliberal]

22. I am so sorry for your loss...

[arthritisR_US]

23. I'm so sorry for your loss, she really was a treasure

[iluvtennis]

24. What a terrific woman! My heart and condolences to you/your family/friends.

[TeapotInATempest]

25. I'm so sorry.

When my mother died suddenly, I felt like the world had been knocked off its axis. Please be kind to yourself - the grieving process can take a long time but it does get better, I promise.

[niyad]

82. welcome to du

[TeapotInATempest]

88. Thanks!

[Generic Other]

204. Good advice

Right now, I am trying to focus on something beyond the grief. So many wonderful DUers.

[jrthin]

26. So sorry for the loss of your mother.

My condolence.

[politicaljunkie41910]

27. What a spunky woman and a great sense of humor.

Sorry for your loss. May your memories be with you always. If this video is any indication, I'm sure you have many great ones. May she be at rest and your family at peace.

[Generic Other]

205. Thanks so much for your kind words

Many good memories.

[herding cats]

28. She sounds like an amazing person to have grown up with.

ShuShu will be deeply missed in this world, but her legacy will forever live on.

[Generic Other]

206. She would love the fact that her video got so many hits today

So yes, her contribution to the Trump downfall she hoped to see.

[herding cats]

213. I can definitely say watching her amazing video was beautiful for me.

It reminded me of our power as individuals to have a voice. Which means through you she's still contributing to her cause. As it should be. We are our families legacies.

[Generic Other]

235. Thanks for saying this

I will feel that bond.

[shenmue]

29. My condolences

[janterry]

30. I'm so sorry

[cilla4progress]

31. Sounds like a wonderful woman!

Regrets for your loss.

[CherokeeDem]

32. So sorry for you loss...

What an amazing woman, may you and all who loved her find peace in her memory.

[AJT]

33. Smart, strong and compassionate

I am so sorry that she has passed.....you were so lucky to have had such an amazing woman in your life.

[Generic Other]

208. She was a bit of a ham in that film

and I will treasure it for that reason alone.

[kentuck]

34. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Our thoughts with you. The world is never the same after our Mom goes away.

[Generic Other]

209. I am afraid this may be so

[samnsara]

35. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother....

..I am my parents part time caregiver. Same age as your mom. I thank God they are with me still, but you are right...you never know when your good-bye will be your last.

[Generic Other]

211. Caregivers get as much as they give

Our elderly are living treasures.

[Docreed2003]

36. My deepest condolences on your loss...

[kimbutgar]

37. I'm sorry for your loss generic

Looks like your Mom was awesome. She had her senses about her to realize Cheeto was evil. And made those pink pussy hats. Take comfort she is resting in peace.

My mother died last May and had dementia. An undiagnosed bladder infection took her out. She came back briefly and then died 10 days later. I'm glad she didn't live to see Cheeto president, before her dementia got bad she voted in 2008 for Obama and was so happy he got elected.

[Generic Other]

212. Trump and his deplorables inspired her

fight.

[Coventina]

38. Hugs to you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[DK504]

39. I am so sorry.

Your mom was a hero.

[colorado_ufo]

40. So sorry

A beautiful tribute

[lillypaddle]

41. Such a cool lady

I am so sorry for your loss

.

[hamsterjill]

42. My sympathies to you and your family on your loss.

Sounds like she was quite a woman. A nasty woman even!!!

May you find peace and comfort in your memories of her.

[Generic Other]

223. She liked being that nasty woman

Almost too much!

[Cracklin Charlie]

43. Your mother is with you now.

She will always be with you.

You must have loved her very much. Thanks for sharing her with us, I think I love her, too.

ps...Mom's picture in that hat is adorable!

[Demsrule86]

44. I am so sorry for your loss.

I lost my Mom some years ago...at first you think about it everyday. But after a while, not everyday...I still pick up the phone when something interesting happens and then remember.

[Generic Other]

222. I feel like she should be downstairs

waiting for me to put some logs in the woodstove. I am lucky she lived with me for so long. 17 years.

[Zoonart]

45. SO sorry

for your loss. Your mother was a very beautiful woman, it would seem inside and out. I celebrate her.

[Generic Other]

224. Thnaks for your kind words

She was a character.

[Zoonart]

230. hugs

I know what it's like. Lost my Dad last year and he was a character too. I like to say that all of the dragons are leaving the earth.

[LOL Lib]

46. ShuShu was adorable! I love her and feel so terrible for your loss.

Can't even begin to understand your pain. Sending positive thoughts. I'm going to screen grab a few pics from the video and use them on my monitor here at work to memorialize your mom.

[Generic Other]

225. We should have all our DU moms in a video tribute

They raised good people.

[grantcart]

47. Nothing generic about this great lady, thanks for sharing during

A difficult time.

[sinkingfeeling]

48. My condolences to you and your family. She went out fighting.

[oasis]

49. I'm so sorry for the loss of that dear person. May she rest in peace.

[lunatica]

50. hugs

to you and to your family.

[Fast Walker 52]

51. My condolences

[FailureToCommunicate]

52. You mom seemed like a grand lady of persistence. So sorry she left you so suddenly.

[Maru Kitteh]

53. Thank you for sharing this pain and love. I'm going to go hug my mom now.

She's 85, and I love her so much.

I'm so sorry for your loss, and so grateful that you shared these thoughts and pictures with us.

[Generic Other]

227. Hug her tight

Life is too short.

Everything fades.

Except damn Republican tricks.

[riversedge]

54. Love those hats. She had the spirit--which will live on.

[mercuryblues]

55. I am sorry for your loss

[vishnura]

56. RIP Mom.

Please accept my condolences.

[Generic Other]

228. Thank you

And welcome to DU.

[Alice11111]

57. My condolences. I would have LIKED her. RIP.

What a great way to leave your markfor the next generation.

[Generic Other]

231. She stuck around to vote against Trump

I never saw her feel such contempt for a person.

[Alice11111]

244. Good mom. You are lucky!

I wish my mom was like that. She was more level when my dad wss around, who would think things through. Now, the whole fricking family has gone batshit crazy, mean, religious righteous Republican. It is very painful to be around them. They are arrogant and overbearing. Hypocritical. Liars. Just your average RW Trump Republicans. They live in Texas, and think it is the center of the world. My mom voted for him, then sent me a gloating text, while we were on the way to see her at Christmas...saying, I have a good life, we won! I would not go, but she is late 80s and it is the only way I get to see my grandchildren, age 1 and 3. That is happening this weekend, but I can't go.

My grandmothers were good, but my mom has gone off the deep end in old age. My brother and family, who are pretty wealthy, are there with her. Very righteous RW, angry, but happy in their den.

I'm glad you had a good mom. I tried to be a good mom.

[Generic Other]

253. It is hard to see politics divide families

They may come around though when Trump's awful policies begin to impact them. In the meantime, DU is family too. Just a quarrelsome, cantankerous gang of rascals who can always be depended upon to give a Republican what for!

[Alice11111]

265. Yes. It is like a silent civil war. We try to avoid politics,

but it comes out. Stupid tensions over non political things, because we don't respect each others values. Politics boils down to values. How can anyone respect those values? These aren't your old time Gerald Ford Repubs, but really "bad hombres." Fortunately, my own daughter has good values, and she is a Dem, through and through.

[suffragette]

58. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Generic Other]

232. Thanks friend!

DU family.

[suffragette]

255. Her love and strength flow through you.

The best inheritance of all.

[leftynyc]

59. I'm so very sorry for your loss

I don't think anyone is ever really prepared to lose a parent. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Generic Other]

233. She will haunt Trump

I see her diverting his golfballs.

[GallopingGhost]

60. What a beautiful picture of your mom!

It will always make you smile.

I lost my mom several years ago, and I know if she were here, she would be rocking one of those hats as well!

I am sorry.

[Generic Other]

234. Not all the seniors rallied around Trump

My mom kept asking when the next protest was going to be. She was getting ready!

[Freedomofspeech]

61. Love and peace to you...

What a beautiful woman and a beautiful spirit.

[Hoyt]

62. Your mom sounds cool. Very sorry.

[Generic Other]

236. She was a kick in the butt

Everyday when I came home from work, she would say, "Everyone mad at Trump." She watched CNN everyday for the past few months so she could make fun of him!

[Vinca]

63. I'm so sorry. She was obviously a great woman and an inspiration.

[healthnut7]

64. So sorry for your loss.

[blueseas]

65. Sorry

(((Hugs)))

[Generic Other]

237. Hugs back

I am so surprised at how many friends I have on DU. In spite of my crabby posting history!!

[denbot]

66. I am very sorry for your loss.

Peace to all that knew and love her.

[Generic Other]

238. We are in a war

No peace when our country is falling apart.

[Boomerproud]

302. Absolutely right!

I salute your mother! R.I.P.

[KPN]

67. Sorry to hear of your loss GO.

[LongTomH]

68. God bless your Mom! May her memory be a blessing....

....to you and your family!

[Generic Other]

239. My mother would love this tribute to her

A heartfelt thanks to all.

[True Blue American]

69. Sorry for your loss

My Mother,Irish,was born on this day.

Take care,

[Generic Other]

240. What a lucky day to be born

Pisces and Paddy!

[kytngirl]

70. I feel you pain.

I am so very sorry for your loss, I truly am.

[Generic Other]

242. Nice of you to post on this thread

I like your name. Another pink hat lady!

Maybe we have met before. If so, and if not welcome to DU and thanks for the support.

[redwitch]

71. I am sorry for your loss.

She seems to have been quite a wonderful woman.

[redstateblues]

72. So sorry for your loss. My mom passed in 05 and I still miss her very much.

[Generic Other]

243. I can see how that must feel

An ache that is just there.

[Fla Dem]

73. Watching the film, she seemed like a fun loving, big hearted great person.

So sorry for her passing. Hugs to you and your family.

[Generic Other]

245. She persisted!

Never missed a chance to mock Trump.

[qanda]

74. Sorry for your loss

Your mom was obviously a great woman.

[Generic Other]

246. What a nice thing to say

Thanks. She loved America but not Trump.

[MineralMan]

75. I'm so sorry to read about that.

My wife and I recently lost her mother, and I share your pain over this.

[Generic Other]

247. So sorry

It stings, but we have to let go.

[MineralMan]

251. Yes, we do have to let go, but it's never an easy thing.

My parents are both still living, and are 92 years old. I talk to them on the phone every day, like clockwork, and they expect my call and look forward to it. We chat for half an hour or so. I am painfully aware that I will get a call one day, and it could happen at any time, that has bad news about one or the other of them. My siblings still live in the same town as they do.

I know that it's coming, but that will not make it any less painful, I'm sure. We grow older, day by day.

[Generic Other]

254. I was lucky enough to have her live with me

She is the one who made me go to work everyday. We will see if that changes now.

92 is pretty amazing. And to have both parents. That's a blessing. You are lucky.

So many DUers have lost loved ones or are estranged even. I am going to count my own blessings for having had mom with me this long.

[MineralMan]

261. And she was lucky to have you there.

I do realize how unusual my situation is, too. My wife is feeling the loss of her mother. She didn't live with us, but we moved to Minnesota to be near her and her late husband. We've been very active in her mother's support, and it was a tough loss, even though she was 88 years old when she died.

Both my wife and I realize that supporting our parents in their old age is as important for us as it is for them. Whenever we feel impatient with them, we try to remember all those years they spent raising us from infancy to adulthood. It's a debt we can only repay by being there for them in their waning years.

I would like to be nearer my own parents, but we made our choice, based on my siblings still living near my parents and being able to provide support and care. We're going back there at the end of April to spend some time with them. We can't afford to move back to California, though.

Thank you for being there to care for your mother. It's an important and worthy thing to do. I'm sure she appreciated it very, very much.

[RKP5637]

76. ...

[Generic Other]

248. Solidarity!

We have a dictator to topple.

[uponit7771]

77. Sorry bout that

[Highway61]

78. So very sorry

...

[greatauntoftriplets]

79. My deepest condolences on your loss.

[Generic Other]

249. Thanks old friend

We have seen many pass on over the years on DU. Andy, your own loss, etc. Thanks for posting on this thread. It means a lot to me.

[greatauntoftriplets]

258. Of course I'd post here.

Be well. Sounds like your mother lived a good life.

[barbtries]

80. i'm so sorry for your loss.

she looks like a beautiful woman!

[Generic Other]

250. She was beautiful

but such a stinker. She will be cursing Trump in some far off place.

[SpankMe]

81. Bless her heart...and yours

May she use her post-life power to haunt Trump and his Whitey House for eternity. (*The 'whitey' was intentional.)

Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one whose skin crawls at the mere mention of bastard Trump.

[Generic Other]

252. His Wall will always crumble

if she has anything to say about it. And he should just quit golfing because she WILL ruin his game.

[bdamomma]

83. my deepest sympathy to

you and your family.

[dewsgirl]

84. I'm very sorry for your loss, she sounds like was an exceptional woman.

Beatiful

[niyad]

85. requiescat in pace, shushu. what an inspiration you are!! GO, I am so very sorry for your

loss. thank you for sharing this amazing woman with us, and know that your du family is here for you.

[stevenleser]

86. Condolences to you and your family. My mother is in hospice so I'm not far behind you.

[Generic Other]

256. Thanks for your kind words

And the reminder that we are all on this path together.

[Stinky The Clown]

87. Your mother was beautiful. May all who loved her find serenity.

[smirkymonkey]

89. I'm so sorry for your loss!

She sounded like such a wonderful, inspiring person.

[Generic Other]

257. She was full of piss and vinegar

You can not even imagine what she thought of Trump's Russian hooker story!

[JPPaverage]

90. Very sorry for your loss

It sounds like she led a good life and had a fine family. We must keep up the fight for quality healthcare for her memory. May she rest in peace.

[Generic Other]

259. That's the best legacy she could leave behind

She had the best care with Tricare (military retirement) and Medicare. And it does prove Americans are capable of providing such care for all its citizens. The government is for the people or against it in this regard. We mustn't let them forget that.

[frogmarch]

91. I am so sorry, Generic Other.

Your mother was, and is, a true inspiration!

[Generic Other]

260. Much appreciate your kind comments

I am surprised how comforting it is to read everyone's comments today.

I like your "Smart Women Vote Democratic" sticker. It seems so obvious.

[longship]

92. What a lovely person.

I would be proud of her. I can tell that you are.

[Generic Other]

262. She was a fearless person

An immigrant who married a GI, traveled across the world. Embraced America. Proud to be a citizen. I recall as a child how she passed her citizenship test. She memorized the entire book. She could recite the Bill of Rights, the Preamble to the Constitution, etc.

And she did not like Trump and his deplorable Wall.

[blm]

93. ((GenO))

You were fortunate to have such an intelligent, compassionate, and dear person in your life.

[Generic Other]

263. She made me what I am today

Which is kind of scary. A cantankerous, independent, feisty warrior. And as many DUers can probably attest, a sharp-tongued old bat!

[warmfeet]

94. My heartfelt condolences.

[Generic Other]

264. I love your handle

It was the one thing my mother always wanted -- warm feet!

[warmfeet]

306. Thank you.

It's difficult to think of anything better than warm feet. I like to be cozy, if possible. Your mother sounds like she was an exceptional person. I'm sure she got to experience warm feet from time to time.

[riderinthestorm]

95. My deepest sympathy GO (((Hug))

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

96. Totally awesome Mom!...

Sorry for your lose, but I need to adopt your Mom, at very least the attitude.

I'm probably not very long for this existence.

Your Mom left a mark on this world, not many can say that.

I hope, wish, I can be as forceful before my... Exit.

Took a while to tap out exit. Too close.

[Generic Other]

266. She would adopt you in a second

and give you a crochet pin to wear.

[ismnotwasm]

97. K&R

A fabulous woman

[HipChick]

98. Sorry for your loss.....

[sheshe2]

99. Beautiful pictures to remember her by.

[Generic Other]

267. She crocheted something for every person she ever met

https://www.pinterest.com/larkyantfarm/moms-creations/

And so she was blessed with instant friends. Me? Not so true. I am an introvert by nature. DUers are my friends.

[Bayard]

100. Your mother lives on in you

Sending good thoughts to you to be to celebrate her life.

[Generic Other]

268. I hope this is true

It would make me proud to have even an ounce of her fight. I am a bit of a wimp keyboard warrior. LOL.

[orangecrush]

101. Thumbs up for Mom

Beautiful lady with a great sense of humor.

Sorry for your loss.

[Generic Other]

269. You are right about her sense of humor

Mostly directed at my foibles.

[orangecrush]

303. There was a great show on "This American Life" about that today

And the elderly as our mentors.

Mom had your back.

And I'm sure you had hers as well.

[Loryn]

102. So sorry for your loss.

[TheBlackAdder]

103. My most sincere condolences. She seemed like a nice and hip mom, who raised a great kid.

[Generic Other]

270. She would like being called hip

but she wore the same out fit since 1970s. She bought twenty pairs of polyester stretch jeans at a close-out sale. And when I tried to tell her I could NOT wear stripes and plaid together to school she always said "School not a fashion show!" What can I say? LOL.

[CentralMass]

104. My condolences.

[a kennedy]

105. So sorry for your loss.......

We buried my mom on St. Patrick's Day in 2005.

[Generic Other]

140. My mother is an honorary Irishman today

She would love this.

[onethatcares]

106. my mother died today also.

she had been unaware of her surroundings the past two to three years. Wouldn't even nave known what was going on at present.

she was 86

Your mom was very fortunate.

[TeapotInATempest]

119. I'm sorry for your loss

It must seem to you that you lost her twice.

[Generic Other]

138. My heart goes out to you

I cannot find a way to express my sympathy for your pain. We travel two paths that converge today!

[renate]

145. I'm so sorry

It must have been so hard for you.

[peacebuzzard]

171. Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss

No words to express feelings. My mom passed away suddenly by aneurysm and was gone within an hour. She had a very bad headache while at her job as accountant for the UN in Rio. This was 36 years ago in 1981. She is still vivid with me and I feel the loss so intently. Contrary to what they say with time I never got "over it". I am so sorry, love.

[Mosby]

299. Sorry to hear about your mother

I lost my mom to cancer in 2011 and still think about her every day.

[mfcorey1]

107. My deepest sympathy

[lostnfound]

108. You have been lucky to have her

Our pain in mourning is a tribute to the beauty and greatness of our loved ones. I am sorry for your loss. She will always be with you and will always have a home in your heart.

Blessings and peace to you, as you honor your life and your love for each other.

[Generic Other]

271. She left me a legacy

Possibly 1000s of these things in plastic tubs in her closet. She gave them to friends and people she met along her way. I am overwhelmed by her efforts.

[lostnfound]

332. How charming and lovely

And cheerful.
🌹 🌺

[bronxiteforever]

109. Very sorry for your loss. What a great person to have as your Mom!

[pandr32]

110. So sorry for the loss of your mother

Your post shows a wonderful, intelligent, and compassionate woman. We all lose when people like her are gone.

[Generic Other]

272. Trump better watch out for her ghost

She will pinch him for St. Paddy's Day.

[brer cat]

111. My condolences, Generic Other.

She sounds like a remarkable woman. I know you will miss her terribly.

[Generic Other]

273. Look what she left me!

https://www.pinterest.com/larkyantfarm/moms-creations/

And so much more where this came from!! My goodness. I have been smiling all morning. I had no idea she was this busy when I was at work!

[Moral Compass]

112. My condolences

It is always hard to lose a parent. She sounds like she was an exceptional woman.

[Generic Other]

274. She did it her way

Which was different.

[joet67]

113. I am sorry for your loss.

[babylonsister]

114. Very sorry for your loss. xo nt

[Raster]

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

...

This life is indeed short and unpredictable.
Bless your heart.

[Generic Other]

276. Cherry blossoms

Beautiful but ephemeral. Sakura.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

116. My condolences for your loss. please write to your local paper. a life story worth sharing. n/t

[Generic Other]

277. If I spend money on an obit

she will come back and yell at me. But I will take your advice anyway.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

305. a letter to the editor doesn't cost anything.

If you have the desire to share with others as you did here, I think many would benefit.

So glad you are considering it. Truly inspirational.

[StevieM]

117. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your mom.

May she rest in peace.

[calimary]

118. My condolences, Generic Other.

At future rallies I will wear my hat in her honor.

[Generic Other]

278. Oh. You are sweet

Thanks so much.

[cry baby]

120. So sorry to read about your loss.

The loss of someone that's compassionate and inspiring is a loss for humanity. I know you are proud as hell of her. What a gift she must have been to you and family.

My mom is 89, too...a proud dem that calls her representatives and senators on a weekly basis.

I dread her passing.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Generic Other]

279. They are treasures

So glad to hear she's still calling Washington DC. Their voices are needed still.

[TxDemChem]

121. I'm very sorry for your loss

[Lifelong Protester]

122. I am so sorry for your loss.

I remember watching the video.

[Generic Other]

280. She loved hamming it up

I had no idea.

[democrank]

123. What a lovely tribute you wrote.

May she rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss.

[Generic Other]

282. I wanted her to be remembered

for her politics. She was one of us.

[irisblue]

124. I am so so sorry for your loss.

[TNNurse]

125. Losing your mother is always hard.

Your tribute made us all wish we had known her. I think she would be proud.

[Generic Other]

283. Everyone liked her

She made people smile everywhere she ever went.

And she always gave them something.
https://www.pinterest.com/larkyantfarm/moms-creations/

[mickmten]

126. Sorry

My condolences for your loss - and now those hats are even more important, aren't they? You're all fortunate that you now have such a personal gift from her.

[Generic Other]

284. So true

Welcome to DU. So glad to meet others who are looking for a community of people who care about our country's future.

[DinahMoeHum]

127. May she rest in Power and in Peace.

My condolences.

As for the video:

[Generic Other]

286. Look what else she gifted me with!

https://www.pinterest.com/larkyantfarm/moms-creations/

A closet filled with her crocheted creations. I have yet to look at the afghans and other big things.

[hibbing]

128. Sorry for your loss

[MFM008]

129. Devestating

May you find Peace.
You have your memories of her.
🌹🌻🌼🌷

[Tatiana]

130. What an amazing woman and what an amazing legacy she left.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[Generic Other]

287. Thanks for the supportive words

So kind of all today. I don't have many relatives to talk to. So it means all the more to me.

[SummerSnow]

131. You have my condolences. I love her spunk!!

[mountain grammy]

132. So sorry for your loss.. she sounds like a gem!

and she went the way I want to go, well in the morning, gone by evening... beautiful picture.

[Generic Other]

288. This is good as you say

Just took me by surprise. Look what she left me in her closet! https://www.pinterest.com/larkyantfarm/moms-creations/

[mountain grammy]

300. How fun.. she was busy!

signs of a good life.

[Marthe48]

133. Sorry for your loss

Saying goodbye to your Mom is one of the hardest goodbyes there is. Hope you have many happy memories to help you when you miss her.

[Generic Other]

289. Saying goodbye is hardest

I think you are right about memories. And she NEVER forgot anything. Unlike me.

[Marthe48]

357. My Mom passed away in 2007

since then, if I see something that reminds me of Mom, I say hi. It turns out that many of my friends say hi to their loved ones too. You are a good child to appreciate your Mom's humanity.

[myrna minx]

134. .

[Different Drummer]

135. I'm so sorry for your loss. May your mother RIP.

[LoisB]

136. I am very sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful person. People like

your mom are a loss for all of us.

[mcar]

137. You had a wonderful mother!

My condolences to you and yours. May your memories sustain you.

[Generic Other]

291. Thanks for saying so

She was a good mother. I will miss her. I was her only child.

[LenaBaby61]

139. Generic Other ...

I'm SORRY for your Mom's loss

And, even though she's no longer here with you physically, you'll have the memory of her making you and your family pussy hats, and standing up to and resisting that rotten ass, racist, evil clown tRumputin. Oh, and if it's possible, from wherever she is, I'm hoping that your Mom can give tRumputin a noogie ... Not a "nice" noogie, but one with some real sting

To "Mom" and to all others who've lost loved ones recently and maybe even a long time ago (Like myself), may God Bless us and our departed loved ones, one and all ...

[Generic Other]

293. She will be the wind that blows his comb over

And I will hear her cackling.

[mvd]

141. So sorry. My condolences go out

to you.

[Granny M]

142. Very sorry to hear of your loss, Generic Other.

Your mother sounds like a remarkable woman.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

143. My sincerest condolences and sympathies, Generic Other.

Losing a parent is never easy. May your love for her, and a lifetime of memories, bring you comfort in the days, and years to come.

[Generic Other]

294. Thanks friend

I appreciate your words.

[Starry Messenger]

144. (((hugs))))

What an amazing lady. I am very sorry for your loss. xo

[Generic Other]

295. I did not expect this outpouring of kindness from DU

My mother would be impressed. She liked being the center of attention.

[YOHABLO]

146. Very sorry to hear. You had a great mom.

[GoCubsGo]

147. I am so sorry.

[renate]

148. she sounds so awesome

She was a hoot and a holler!!!!

I'm glad she was in very little pain, but oh I am so sorry for the suddenness and shock.

[Generic Other]

296. She had a biting wit

I have scars. Mostly taunting me for being fat after force feeding me.

[DownriverDem]

149. Hold tight the good memories

So sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom years ago and still miss her everyday. Not being able to talk to her is one of the hardest things. We were partners in crime. Your memories will help you to keep her close.

[Generic Other]

297. Partners in crime

I like that!

[EllieBC]

150. I'm so sorry for your loss.

She sounds as though she was wonderful! May we all be doing whatever we can to resist hatred and bigotry at 89!

[Generic Other]

298. Yes she encountered bigotry in her life

but mostly she charmed people out of being that way toward her.

https://www.pinterest.com/larkyantfarm/moms-creations/

[VOX]

151. What a grand and gutsy woman.

Tuck her into your heart and keep her close.

Hang in there --

[chillfactor]

152. I lost my mother several years ago....

and I miss her every day...she was my best friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Ilsa]

153. My sincere condolences. That's a great picture, and I can see why

You all will miss her. What a pistol she must have been.

My MIL has the same healthcare. Tricare for life, secondary to her Medicare.

I'm so sorry about this sudden loss.

[Generic Other]

308. Tricare for life and Medicare

prove that the government can provide for the people. They just choose to use us instead!

[radical noodle]

154. A long life, well lived...

with a family who obviously adored her. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.



.

[Generic Other]

309. She'll be missed

Thanks for the kind thoughts.

[JTFrog]

155. I am sorry for your loss.

[livetohike]

156. My sympathy to you and the family on the loss of your

Mom. May all the good memories and the stories you share bring you comfort.

[Generic Other]

310. The memories are precious

Even the rain has to stop sometime!

[hatrack]

157. She sounds like somebody I really would have liked to have spent time with!

Take care, and stay strong. I've been there twice, and this is going to be a hard time - will be thinking about you and yours!

[Generic Other]

311. I have taken a lot of comfort from this thread

Thanks for being there for me, friend.

[nolabear]

158. Ach. I'm so sorry. She sure left a legacy though, didn't she?

You're part of it.

[Generic Other]

312. She loved all the stuff I shared with her from DU

She was paying attention!

[caroldansen]

159. My condolences. She will always be with you.

[Kahuna7]

160. R.I.P. Mother. nt

[Merryline]

161. How touching

The loss of your mother, such a vibrant spirit, must be very difficult --
I did not know her, but after seeing her wonderful "Nasty" woman video,
I, too, feel a sense of loss...

[Generic Other]

313. How nice of you to say so

Welcome to DU. We are a crazy family.

[Warpy]

162. Sepsis isn't a bad way to go. I know because I survived it

and if I ever feel it happening again, I won't bother to call the ambulance.

Still it looks like we all lost a great lady and prolific maker of pussyhats and trouble for Dolt45. She will be missed.

[Generic Other]

314. I just keep finding more hats and stuff

This is for a baby who is coming April 1st.

[sellitman]

163. Long memories

Sorry for your loss.

[NotThisTime]

164. I'm so sorry, words don't go far enough. She sounds wonderful and honestly that video is something

else good for her!!!! But my heart goes out to you...

[florida08]

165. Beautiful lady

[DonCoquixote]

166. my condolences

she sounded like a fine woman

[steve2470]

167. many good vibes for you and your family upon your loss nt

[AwakeAtLast]

168. What a special lady!

I am so sorry for your loss.

Somehow, I think she will be kicking a$$ from the great beyond.

[Generic Other]

315. She wants to see Trump in an orange jumpsuit

a designer one. In a for-profit prison.

[GeoWilliam750]

169. Condolences on your loss

And congratulations to her on a life well lived

[peacebuzzard]

170. I love your mom

So sorry. I feel deeply for your irreplaceable loss.

[Generic Other]

316. Thanks

She made friends with everyone she met.

[JudyM]

172. I feel so touched by your tribute, Generic Other.

A lovely smile and a heart of justice and gold, beautiful and inspiring. Those hats will forever be a treasure and a lasting message about standing up visibly for what's important, and the bond you shared.

So sorry for your pain, wishing you comfort in these hard days ahead...

[Generic Other]

317. A heartfelt thanks for your support

It means so much to me. I am overwhelmed by everyone's kindness.

[eleny]

173. please accept my condolences

your mom looks like someone very special to know. an avante garde spirit who was a wonderful, unique woman.

{{{generic other}}}

[Generic Other]

318. She will lead the way into battle

I truly believe we women will save the country.

[gopiscrap]

174. My condolences to you

it's always hard when that happens...you are in my thoughts and prayers

[Generic Other]

319. Thank you fellow occupier and friend

We have lost some brave soldiers along the way.

[Maraya1969]

175. I'm so sorry for you loss. I hope you can peace in remembering how much she gave

to this world.

[Eliot Rosewater]

176. The good die while the evil live on. RIP

[Lint Head]

177. My heart is with you. Peace

[0nirevets]

178. Rest in Peace, Consolations to you and yours.

Just put my mother in a home last month. She's Tea Party (whole family, besides me), so really drank the Kool aid. Now we're all worried Medicaid, Medicare, and her SS won't cover her there. DJT says that's compassion? Never read Orwell, I guess.
Very sorry for your loss.

[Generic Other]

320. Sorry that you are being burdened with these worries

Will the people of this country never wake uP?

[Turn CO Blue]

179. Sorry for your loss.

[nikibatts]

180. Condolences to you and your family.

[pablo_marmol]

181. So sorry for your loss, Generic Other. :-(

I was thinking about my departed parents as I dusted the fireplace mantle where their pictures and family memorabilia rest.

[Dracaena]

182. Thoughts are with you & your family

It is wonderful that you had your mom for so long. Think I'll go hug my Dad.

[Generic Other]

321. Hugs from me too

[Paula Sims]

183. I am so sorry

My Father passed 3 years ago today -- the pain lessens but continues.

[zonkers]

184. Logged on to say thanks for sharing this. Sorry for your loss but a beautiful life is a beautiful

life and I can feel your mom's spirit like a butterfly!!!!

[Generic Other]

322. Madame Butterfly!

She always loved that story.

[58Sunliner]

185. What an inspiring woman. Sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing her with us.

[7wo7rees]

186. So very sorry for your loss G. There are no words.

Your mom was amazing and thank you for sharing with us how special she was.
Take care..

[Generic Other]

323. Thanks for your kind words

I have felt some of the sadness ease reading these responses.

[spixxen]

187. So sorry for your loss....

[montana_hazeleyes]

188. I'm sorry for the loss of your mom.

A beautiful and inspiring lady.

[ecstatic]

189. So sorry for your loss. I can tell she was a wonderful person. nt

[susanna]

190. I am so very sorry, Generic Other.

She sounds like a wonderful woman. I love her spirit, and am quite certain it lives on in you.

I hope you find comfort in your loving memories. Peace to you.

[Generic Other]

325. She taught me to be

everything Trump would hate.

[susanna]

330. She taught you well.

[raven mad]

191. The world lost some beauty - except the beautiful memories.

Your mom and mine would have been BFF's.

My heart hurts for you.

[Generic Other]

326. They would have laughed a lot

She loved life.

[raven mad]

363. I'd send a picture if I could.

I am SO sorry she's gone, but you won't forget, that's a promise.

[Doreen]

192. I am sorry for your loss.

Sounds like she was an inspiration to all.

[TexasTowelie]

201. Condolences for your loss.

[sprinkleeninow]

207. Angelic! Beauty personified. "May your memory be eternal."

From my heart to yours, Generic Other, 💛

[Generic Other]

333. So many kinds souls

on DU today. Thank you.

[Exultant Democracy]

210. What a beautiful woman, sorry for your lose.

[still_one]

214. So sorry for your loss. Wonderful pictures

[Judi Lynn]

215. Exceptional person, your mother. Best wishes for your healing, with time's help. n/t

[Cooley Hurd]

216. My sincere condolences, GO

[Warren DeMontague]

217. Sorry for your loss.

Your mom looks like she was awesome.

[Generic Other]

334. She's off on her next adventure

Off to the Milky Way!

[Warren DeMontague]

364. ...

[Rhiannon12866]

218. I am so sorry! She sounds like a remarkable woman!

I lost my mother five years ago and know it's incredibly tough. You've posted a wonderful testament to her. She must have been so very proud of you, too.

[Generic Other]

335. Thank you for saying so

I am a little lost without her. She lived with me the last 17 years.

[Rhiannon12866]

366. I love the photo - and the hat!

She looks like a lovely lady. After 17 years, it's got to be rough, you must miss her a great deal. My brother has experienced the same kind of loss so it's been tougher for him than for me. I've made it a point to check in with him and I hope you're able to reach out to family, too - and that includes your extended family here on DU...

[mdbl]

219. My sincerest sympathy

and thanks to her for all she did for this country.

[Generic Other]

336. She loved being an American

She chose us before there were people wanting to build walls. My father married her the year it was first legal for an American GI to marry a Japanese national.

[Shoonra]

220. Even in grief there is warmth

Your pain is beyond words but you can be comforted that your mother was active and lucid and her usual self right to the end.

My sincere condolences.

[Generic Other]

337. The warmth of this thread has sustained me for three days

And I am grateful to all.

[HelenWheels]

221. Your Mom was my kind of woman.

So sorry for your loss. My Mother has been gone for 30 years and I think of and miss her every day.
Love your Mom's film.

[Generic Other]

338. So sorry for your loss too

30 years is a long time to miss someone.

[joeybee12]

226. So very sorry to hear this

[no_hypocrisy]

229. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Our mothers would have been the same age. I lost mine in 2003.

If it's any comfort, remember how much your mother loved you like nobody else and she passed, loving you.

[Generic Other]

339. She did love me

She was not very physical, but I knew. She expected me to be a dutiful Asian daughter. I was about half the time.

[ucrdem]

241. Such a beautiful tribute, thanks GO

Condolences to your family, and to the other DUers who also lost their mothers

[Generic Other]

340. Yes all of us who have lost our mothers

share a bond, I see.

[boston bean]

275. Very sorry for your loss. Love the video and pic. She seemed like a hot ticket!

[Generic Other]

341. You remind me of her

A fighter with heart.

[saidsimplesimon]

281. Your sorrow is our sorrow

I offer my love and respect to your family and the woman with the pink pussy hat.

[Generic Other]

342. I am so glad to have one of her hats

[DemForEvar]

285. You're fortunate...

...to have had her as your mother. Cherish the memories.

[Generic Other]

343. Yes

I was lucky and didn't appreciate that fact enough.

[DemForEvar]

352. It's okay.

That's how we learn. Sometimes, it's a hard lesson but you'll be able to share with others and influence their relationship for the better.

[delisen]

290. A Beautiful Woman. Thanks for sharing. She is a role model.

People who keep the Loving Going On are people who have made America great.

[Generic Other]

344. So true

She did not like what Trump was doing. It felt personal.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

292. It's going to hurt. I went through this two and a half years ago.

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Beyond that, I can't say anything that hasn't already been said.

Remember the good times.

[Generic Other]

345. Thank you so much for your words

I treasure the people of DU for sharing my grief and offering me comfort.

[spooky3]

301. A salute to your your mother and condolences to you and your family.

[Belligerent]

304. Condolences.

Her activism is much appreciated. You will miss her for her, but we will miss her for her contribution.

[Generic Other]

346. Thank you for saying so

And welcome to DU. So many kind words today. I am overwhelmed by this.

[horseshoecrab]

307. Sincere sympathy to you and your family Generic Other

Your mother was a strong and lovely woman. May she rest in peace.

Peace and strength to you and yours at this difficult time.

[Generic Other]

347. She was strong

and lovely. Her skin was almost wrinkle free. I should be so lucky!

[synergie]

324. I'm so sorry for your loss. We will keep her spirit alive and fight on!

[Generic Other]

348. She would want this

Thank you. She would wave a fist in the air in Trump's direction.

[DonCoquixote]

327. I never knew your mom

But she obviously did a fine job raising you. Godspeed.

[Generic Other]

349. Oh my! Thank you

I was a trial to her. A never ending DIY project.

[GreenPartyVoter]

328. I am so very sorry! *hugs*

[PatrickforO]

329. I'm very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

[Beacool]

331. I'm so sorry for your loss.

She appears to have been one cool lady. May she rest in peace.

[Generic Other]

350. Very cool and fun to know

And she never lost her faculties. She remembered everything.

[Generic Other]

351. Thank you all who posted to this thread

My heart cannot express my appreciation for your kindness. I will quote a famous Japanese death poem to honor her:

I wish to die
in spring, beneath
the cherry blossoms,
while the springtime moon
is full.

–Saigyo (1190)

[Beacool]

365. It's great that she had all her faculties until the end.

It must be the worst to see someone who was once vibrant mentally incapacitated.

Hugs

[countryjake]

353. Sending all my sympathies to you, Generic Other...

and much love and peace, strength to make it thru the loss of your dear Mother.

Your mama's little video cracked me up watching it this morning and I only wish that I could have commented on it earlier so she would have known how much it tickled me. (I haven't logged on here for a very long time so I missed it if you'd posted that little gem before.)

Your tribute to her here tells me that she was a beautiful soul and I thank you for sharing.


A great big cyber-hug coming your way...

Peace to you.

[Generic Other]

354. The best part was the troll attack

Like a true DUer, some right-wing troll attacked the video and us at DU (I erased his comments). So she is truly one of us!

[countryjake]

356. It just figures...

that some nasty asshat would be emboldened enough to take the time to go after a wise old woman!

So much of that sort of sheer bitterness is why I rarely boot up this old 'puter anymore; our planet is dying around us as utter bullshit flies off people's keyboards. In another couple of weeks, it'll be 16 yrs since I joined up here at DU, but as a lifelong activist I think improving things in our real lives has now become a dire necessity and there just ain't enough time in a day.

That Japanese poem you've shared above is absolutely lovely!
Once again, Peace to you, Generic Other!

[Generic Other]

361. We have to fight everywhere we can

We seem to be in a war for the soul of our nation. I am just glad we are with the good guys. And we will prevail.

[Hortensis]

358. I want to be like that when I'm 89,

getting trolled for good reason. I'm sorry for your loss. She's special.

[Generic Other]

359. No doubt we will be

They want to cull the herd, so they wait until they think we are weak. Fat chance, huh? Solidarity forever.

[Hortensis]

362. Right. Fat chance.

Those suckers always did mistake niceness and reasonableness for weakness.

[Katyrwb]

355. Condolences to you.

I'm so sorry that you lost your mother today.

[Generic Other]

360. Thank you so much and welcome to DU

I am overwhelmed that my mom has gotten people to sign up at DU to pay their respects. She would like that.

[gopiscrap]

367. welcome to DU