Mom's obituary

[UrbScotty]

I started writing it a few weeks ago, when it was clear that she wasn't going to be with us much longer. I thought about some of the things by which I wanted people to remember her. I mentioned some of these things during my last conversations with her last week; I wanted her to know the impact she had.

I didn't just want people to know that she died - I wanted people to know that she lived.

https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=karen-ann-urbanowski&pid=196869626&fhid=10156

[sheshe2]

1. I am sorry for your loss.

I am so happy that your mom lived her life to the fullest.

Peace

[RGinNJ]

2. Well said, and so sorry.

[blm]

3. ((UrbS))

Such a life. Sounds like she brought a lot of love and joy to all around here.

[DarthDem]

4. Beautiful and I'm So Very Sorry for Your Loss

Your mom was clearly a wonderful person. My very best wishes to you in this difficult time.

[Karadeniz]

5. Beautiful testimony to a life well-lived! Thank you for mentioning Phoebe... that says it all about

Her big heart!

[pazzyanne]

6. May your beautiful memories comfort you during this time of grief.

Sending sincere condolences for you and your family.

[renate]

7. She sounds so kind, devoted, and loving

I’m so sorry for your loss and so glad you had such a lovely mother.

[Hamlette]

8. it's so tough, she was so young

keep remembering the good times. It helps.

[murielm99]

9. That is a beautiful obituary.

You had a great mom.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

10. How lovely. Thank you for sharing.

Your mom and I were born the same year, so I can very much identify with her.

And I'm old enough now that I read the obits in my local paper faithfully. A week ago I saw that someone I used to work with at the local hospital died. She and I weren't close, and I hadn't seen her for a decade, but she was likewise my age and so it struck home.

[orleans]

11. wonderful obituary

especially with those personalized asides about correcting grammar and how she would remind us that now is a good time to plant bulbs.

i'm really sorry for your loss.

(and what is a midwestern goodbye?)

(i googled. here's what i found https://www.theodysseyonline.com/9-stages-of-goodbye-midwest/9-the-window-wave

[UrbScotty]

15. When I was younger, Mom would take me along to visit with some of her friends

...from church, school, etc. Just when I thought we were about to go home (or go on our next errand), she would stay around and chat for a while longer.

At least I learned the importance of being patient!

[orleans]

16. so... do you do the midwestern goodbye now?

it had me thinking back to when i was a kid--seems my mom and older relatives all did that, and i guess i do something very similar.

[UrbScotty]

17. Every now and then, I do.

[KT2000]

12. Really good obituary

and I am sure she would be proud of you for writing it. It's not an easy task. Peace to you.

[LiberalLoner]

13. I am so sorry for your loss. You have written beautifully.

[brer cat]

14. That's a beautiful and loving obituary.

I'm very sorry for your loss.