TammyinTN Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: I'm sorry. The love evident in what you wrote is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I am very sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Praying for you! May she rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Stacy, I'm sorry for your loss. This story may help you some at this time - my mom passed away here in my home after living with us for many years and helping to care for my children on a daily basis. Now, as young adults, all three or my older kids have mentioned how glad they were that they were so close to their Grandma and that it helped with the grief that they had been able to spend time with her right up until the end. They were little at the time (13,11,9), but understood that her physical body had worn out and that she believed she was heading to a better place to be reunited with her parents and sisters. The years they had with their Grandma are still some of their favorite memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm very sorry for your loss. You have my sincere sympathy, and my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: I'm very sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I remember your other thread and I know she was suffering so I hope that you all found some peace with it. I am happy that she got to see everyone. I hope I'm not out of line for saying this but I think that I would find it oddly reassuring to pass Easter weekend. Maybe she felt that way. I'm sorry things have been complicated with funeral arrangements and that your children are in pain. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry. How wonderful that she was able to be such a close part of your childrens' lives. They will remember that always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: . It sounds like your mom was truly blessed with the love of her family. Peace to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeFlowers Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: s to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. What a blessing to have done life together for so many years! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Sorry to hear this Stacey (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abeille Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss, and am glad your family had a chance to say their goodbyes to a woman who was so important in their lives. And I agree, hospice staff are special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumSum Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear that. These things are always somewhat unpredictable, but I'm glad that she had good care near the end. That makes such a difference in the way you look at her last days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 It is so hard to lose a mom, but you and your family were blessed to be able to spend so much time with her. You will have lots of memories to share. Praying all the details fall together for you and your family as you lay your mom to rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: Stacey :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I am so sorry, Stacey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hugs Stacey. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Very sorry to hear of your loss. Rejoicing with you in the solemn joy of the Resurrection. (((Stacy))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm very sorry for your loss, Stacey. I'm glad to hear she had such wonderful care at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 :grouphug: I'm relieved for you and your family but especially your mom that her care-givers were so sensitive and loving. I've been wondering how things were going for her. I'm sorry for how much it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pehp Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 :grouphug: I lost my mom 15 years ago on Easter. Both of my grandmothers were surrounded by family when they died (I diligently tried to stay all night with my maternal grandmother in August the night she died, but she outlasted me) and they both died literally within minutes of finally being left alone. It's like being alone gave them the freedom to leave. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that this week surrounds you with love and good memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping your Mom and your family in my prayers. :grouphug: What a blessing that your kids got to grow up with their Grandma in the same house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. My kids didn't live with their grandmother as long as yours did but it was very painful nonetheless. Ni understand That pAin. I have never thought of services being difficult at such a time of the year. I'm so sorry. Accept your own individual grief journey and thosr of others around you. Bthet may be very different but important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm so sorry, Stacey. :grouphug: Bless you for caring for her the way you did. My father lived with us the last years of his life and I will always treasure those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 As hard as it is having to say good-bye to someone, the way you described your mother's last years sounds wonderful. And what a blessing she must have been to your children and they to her. Yes, it's difficult to watch your children grieve but once they process everything, grief, cry and remember together, they will be left with all the wonderful memories. I remember how heart wrenching it was when my grandmother died because so much of my childhood was spent at Grandma's house. I always laugh when I remember my grandmother now because of all the good memories I have. Your mother sounds like she was a blessing to your entire family. What better legacy can one leave behind?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thank you all again for the kind words. Her funeral will be tomorrow, and I am thankful that at least that part will be over. I just didn't realize how much anxiety I have associated with this waiting until yesterday and today. I just feel like I am in limbo and can't move forward. It just seems weird to try and do things like that when I know she has not been laid to rest. One thing I know for sure; this has reinforced my desires for cremation, an at-home memorial gathering, and giving next to no support to a funeral industry whose costs at this vulnerable time border on robbery. I'm sorry if there are any funeral directors reading this, but it is just very frustrating. I will also be sure I do not leave my children in a position to make a single decision - I'll be doing that myself here really soon. Hopefully I can save them from this frustration at an overly emotional time in their lives. I hate that what should be a time to celebrate her life has turned into frustration for us, and that she/we have all had to be in limbo during the extended wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Stacey, I've lost both my parents in the last two years. You have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your family. May you have wonderful memories of her, and may the love that flowed back and forth between you all continue to sustain you, even in her absence. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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