Sorry to hear your loss. It's especially hard this close to the holidays as well. I lost my mom back in January, so I know. I was actually at the hospital when I mother p***ed on. It was early in the morning and my father and I were staying with her. About 4 in the morning I had a dream. I saw my Mom laying on a couch, on her side, facing me. She was sleeping, but she woke, pushed herself up on her right arm and sat up. Looking around, blinking, wondering where she was. But she looked many years younger, in her prime. Then, people started coming up to her and she smiled at them in recognition. I couldn't see faces, but there were a lot of people there. Then, (reality) the nurse came in and I woke up. She did her checks and left, but I know Mom had left the building. I dozed off again until the day nurse came in, did her checks and left quickly and came back with the head nurse. It was over. But I knew, she was in a better place being welcomed by her loved ones and friends and her oldest son, my brother. That dream was so vivid and so real, it's burned into my memory forever. And it helped me get through it all. I hope this story helps you, even just a little. Hang tight brother, you'll see her again.
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This is precisely why I posted my grief. I knew there would be others to help and guide with their words, and experiences. I thank you so much for your openness and pesonal stories-it really helps.
I try my best not to think of the day when my mom goes. I never met you or your mom, but I shed a tear for you. I'm very sorry.
to you sir, i bow my head, i can tell by your words she was loved deeply and that she knew it. prayers sent. take care my friend, george
A man and his Mom that is a tight bond I am very sorry to hear that she is gone . My heart goes to you and your famly , remember all the good times you shared that will ease the pain a little. Take care,Rob.
Not a day goes by where I don't think of the ones I've lost. I have to remember now that my job is to p*** on all that I've learned and have been taught to my kids. Sorry to hear about your loss
Very very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a couple years ago & still really miss him. I remember everyone around saying, "if there is anything we can do, just let us know" & knowing nothing can really help ease the hurt but time. My uncle did tell me something that was one of the best things any one said after we'd just lost Dad, he said something to the effect that while this hurts probably worse than anything else you've ever had to experience, remember that it's something that everyone of us has to go through sooner or later. In an odd way I guess that helped me realize that as hurt & alone as I felt, I could & would get through it. I'll be praying you & your family will be able to find a measure of peace & comfort in the days & months to come.
I lost both Mom and Pops several years ago. Feels like it was yesterday. Miss them terribly. cSome do not have the relationship you've had and have no idea how beautiful it can be. Very sorry for your loss.
Praying for you and your family. I've been blessed with great parents and having them in my life so long. My father died 8 years ago at 83, my mother died 2 years ago at 86. It was my honor and privilege to conduct their funeral services, always glad I did it. In 37 years as a Baptist minister, I've conducted several hundred funerals, some harder than others--the funerals of my parents and my wife's parents were not the hardest ones by any means, as they were people who lived out their faith, and our hope stands on a firm foundation.
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