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CTyankee

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21. I travelled back and forth form CT to TX when my mother was failing...

Thu Oct 9, 2014, 07:33 PM

Oct 2014

it was important to me to try to be with her at her last moment. I pretty much succeeded, being with her at the very end when she fell into a coma and never came out. I had to leave and go to rest, but she passed about an hour after I left. I got a phone call, dressed and came immediately to her side and was able to kiss her before the funeral home came to take her away.

The strange thing I noticed was that she was "not there" when I came to see her (only a few minutes from the hospital). She was a shell of herself. It was odd...I will never forget that moment with her...

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Mom is gone. [View all] RandySF Oct 2014 OP

... winter is coming Oct 2014 #1

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother... Tom_Foolery Oct 2014 #2

RIP RandySF's Beloved Mom Tsiyu Oct 2014 #3

... In_The_Wind Oct 2014 #4

Peace and good memories to you all and bless Mom. CurtEastPoint Oct 2014 #5

(((RandySF))) herding cats Oct 2014 #6

I'm very sorry Randy. NaturalHigh Oct 2014 #7

I'm sorry, Randy. brer cat Oct 2014 #8

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Oct 2014 #9

I'm so sorry, Randy. Luminous Animal Oct 2014 #10

I am so sorry for your loss... magical thyme Oct 2014 #11

I am so very sorry Randy. sheshe2 Oct 2014 #12

... dembotoz Oct 2014 #13

So sorry for your loss.... IdaBriggs Oct 2014 #14

Their light always seems to shine brightest before they go..... nc4bo Oct 2014 #15

I'm sorry. Lost my mom in February Beaverhausen Oct 2014 #16

So sorry. displacedtexan Oct 2014 #17

She was right about you BrotherIvan Oct 2014 #18

I'm so sorry. Rex Oct 2014 #19

:( :::::::::::::::::::::::::: WillyT Oct 2014 #20

I travelled back and forth form CT to TX when my mother was failing... CTyankee Oct 2014 #21

I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Oct 2014 #22

My sincerest condolences babylonsister Oct 2014 #23

I am so sorry you lost your mother. Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #24

So very sorry. Hugs. 840high Oct 2014 #25

Condolences RandySF... I am so so sorry riderinthestorm Oct 2014 #26

My sympathy to you and your family in your loss. Frustratedlady Oct 2014 #27

very sorry for your loss AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #28

So sorry. MineralMan Oct 2014 #29

I'm so sorry for you, Randy whathehell Oct 2014 #30

I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm glad that your last memory senseandsensibility Oct 2014 #31

peace and best wishes DonCoquixote Oct 2014 #32

I'm so sorry Randy. Triana Oct 2014 #33

I'm sorry for your loss. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #34

Grieve well. Love and Peace to your mom, you and your family. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #35

I am sorry for your loss, Randy. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2014 #36

It's hard to lose a parent malaise Oct 2014 #37

"The woman she always was" Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2014 #38

i am so sorry etherealtruth Oct 2014 #39

My condolences. A HERETIC I AM Oct 2014 #40

I'm sorry for your loss. n/t Gore1FL Oct 2014 #41

So very sorry for your loss. I am glad you have a good last memory. LoisB Oct 2014 #42

I'm so sorry, RandySF. Sissyk Oct 2014 #43

So sorry. Take care. jwirr Oct 2014 #44

You have my deepest condolences rustydog Oct 2014 #45

So sorry Callmecrazy Oct 2014 #46

My Condolences. Half-Century Man Oct 2014 #47

So sorry Randy panader0 Oct 2014 #48

I will tell you this: I want my children Raven Oct 2014 #49

I'm so sorry. LWolf Oct 2014 #50

My deepest sympathies Randy.. Peacetrain Oct 2014 #51

I'm so sorry, RandySF. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #52

... 2naSalit Oct 2014 #53

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Skidmore Oct 2014 #54

Sincere condolences. I hope the memories LibDemAlways Oct 2014 #55

"Lost, like tears in the rain" navarth Oct 2014 #56

One of the tougher losses we face - our Mother. No Vested Interest Oct 2014 #57

My deepest condolences! Liberalynn Oct 2014 #58

I am so sorry for your loss, she sounds like arthritisR_US Oct 2014 #59

I'm sorry for your loss. Jenoch Oct 2014 #60

Those are three of the saddest words in human language. rug Oct 2014 #61

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Randy. Louisiana1976 Oct 2014 #62

My condolences Randy - TBF Oct 2014 #63

Lost mine five years ago... Mike Nelson Oct 2014 #64

I am so sorry for your loss. Brigid Oct 2014 #65

So sorry, Randy. bvf Oct 2014 #66

Hugs to you, RandySF MrMickeysMom Oct 2014 #67

My deepest sympathy, RandySF. Laffy Kat Oct 2014 #68

My heart breaks for you. raven mad Oct 2014 #69

I'm so sorry for your loss cal04 Oct 2014 #70

So sorry. Memories will indeed comfort you. Yo_Mama Oct 2014 #71

I'm so sorry for your loss n/t A Little Weird Oct 2014 #72

My condolences to you and your family. From me and my family. n/t oneshooter Oct 2014 #73

My condolences nt Andy823 Oct 2014 #74

I'm so sorry for your loss, RandySF. City Lights Oct 2014 #75

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #76

What touching words about your beloved mom, and closeupready Oct 2014 #77

So very sorry for your loss ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #78

condolences to you and your family Quayblue Oct 2014 #79

So sorry for your loss. PADemD Oct 2014 #80

Sounded like a wonderful woman and mom, full of love for others tomm2thumbs Oct 2014 #81

I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. kentuck Oct 2014 #82

I am so sorry for your loss, RandySF MissDeeds Oct 2014 #83

Very sorry for you and your family's loss. bullwinkle428 Oct 2014 #84

Oh no! I am so sorry! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2014 #85

I'm so sorry for your losing your mom TorchTheWitch Oct 2014 #86

Rest in peace shenmue Oct 2014 #87

Asking the goddess to comfort you, and protect yours... TheNutcracker Oct 2014 #88

I'm ssorry marym625 Oct 2014 #89

. hunter Oct 2014 #90

Sincere condolences to you and your family AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #91

Gosh, Randy, I am SO sorry. Please accept my dearest & deepest sympathies... Ecumenist Oct 2014 #92

A sweet and moving tribute. littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #93

I'm sorry for your loss. hedgehog Oct 2014 #94

My sincere condolence - please take heart. n/t mazzarro Oct 2014 #95

I'm so sorry for your loss. n/t ColesCountyDem Oct 2014 #96

loss of a parent MFM008 Oct 2014 #97

So very sorry vankuria Oct 2014 #98

I am sorry for you loss Gothmog Oct 2014 #99

I'm so sorry, Randy. GoCubsGo Oct 2014 #100

I'm sorry JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #101

Condolences and Peace to you. mfcorey1 Oct 2014 #102

Sorry for the loss of your mother. sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #103

So sorry for your loss VA_Jill Oct 2014 #104

My sympathies to you and your family on your loss. CrispyQ Oct 2014 #105

Sunday will mark one year since my mom died from a sudden heart attack. You ChisolmTrailDem Oct 2014 #106

I just lost my father and I grieve with you and leave you this: glinda Oct 2014 #107

... kiva Oct 2014 #108

Randy, so sorry to see this. ladyVet Oct 2014 #109

No matter how old we are, janlyn Oct 2014 #110

My condolences Randy AgingAmerican Oct 2014 #111

I am of the opinion, RandySF, that your sweet mom knew you roguevalley Oct 2014 #112

I am sorry for you loss. rhett o rick Oct 2014 #113

I'm so sorry cate94 Oct 2014 #114

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Maraya1969 Oct 2014 #115

Condolences and hugs to you, RandySF. calimary Oct 2014 #116

Mom's never leave us. Elmer S. E. Dump Oct 2014 #117

Hugs to you, Randy graywarrior Oct 2014 #118

.. Liberal_in_LA Oct 2014 #119

only the best of thoughts onethatcares Oct 2014 #120