Champagne taste beer budget Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 More thoughts and prayers for you and yours', fini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Thank you so much, friends all! I'm just home for a bit to touch base with my wife and kids (and to take blood pressure meds), then back up to be with her. All the kids are here now. You should have seen her eyes light up to see my sister and niece (from OK). Last thing she has said last night was "Hi, sweetie!" to my niece Kelly. So, we're staying by her side. My sister-in-law (an amazingly sweet person, someone Mom's been able to talk to about things she will not discuss with us kids) asked Mom why she had asked when "they" thought she might pass (day or night). Turns out she wanted to make sure we were there with her, until the end. Thanks again for the prayers and support. The family is drawing close, and that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Fini, You are right, family drawing close is a good thing. Keep hanging in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 So sad to say Mom passed on at 8:15 this morning. Been super busy all day, but I feel satisfied we did all we could for her, that we all were able to communicate our love to her, and she reflected that love back. She is in a good place, at peace. I'll write a bit more later (working on 3 hours sleep in the last 40 hours...). Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 fini! I'm sorry to hear this sad news. You have my condolances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Condolences. The loss of a parent transforms the world forever to a different place from it once was. It's something we all share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I'm also very sorry to hear such sad news Fini. You have my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Condolences. Your mom was obviously a very special and cheerful person. Her wit and good nature are passed on to you. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 fini, Please accept our condolences, my family to yours; I know how the loss of a parent feels. I have read your posts on this topic with interest. My wife and I lost her father on our living room couch to cancer 9 years ago and we lost my dad to heart disease and Parkinsons last year. Loosing a parent is never easy, even though you know it is coming is still a very heart-wrenching event. These are the people who nurtured us, taught us our values, and loved us unconditionally. They picked us up when we were down, shared in our joy, gave us a kick I the pants when we needed it, and still had the gaminess to let us think we pulled the wool over their eyes from time to time. It does not matter how old you are when a parent passes it still feels empty as the ones we once thought invincible finally have to let go and move on. You should take comfort that you demonstrated you love to your mother in every way you could. Your adoration and love for your mother shone through whenever you wrote about things you were considering doing for her. You have obviously been a good loving son. I am sure you know she knew that. You can take comfort in knowing she is at peace and in a place void of our earthly problems. I have a watering eye as I write this remembering my Dad. So may God grant you peace, solace, and grace in your time of grief. R/Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Prayers, thoughts and good wishes for you and your family... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Same here fini. My condolences. Words aren't coming easily just now, but I'm thinking about you too. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 So sad fini I'm just happy that y'all were able to be at her side to ease her passing. She sounds like she was a wonderful person. Hugs to all. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Gregg, Thinking of you and your family; may you all find the inner strength that allows us to go on, and still retain the memories of a cherished loved one... Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Gregg, Truely saddened to hear your mother passed away. At least, as you said she knew the warmth and love of her family were all about her. Keep well and look back fondly. MAx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 fini, I am really sorry to hear about your Mom. I'll be sure to say a prayer for you and your family. My sincere condolences. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Sorry, I just read the post. My sincere condolences my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne taste beer budget Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Gregg, although we've never met, you've become a friend through this computer. Words can't convey my feelings for you and your family. The fact that I'm having trouble swallowing right now says it all though. I'm so sorry to hear this, but at the same time, it's good to know your moms in a better, happier place. Get some rest. Your immediate family needs you more right now than we do here. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 fini, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Fini, my heartfelt condolences. Chin up my friend. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 fini, my condolences...she will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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