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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by char

char — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:26:10 +0000

Mary,
My thoughts are with you as you say a final farewell to your beloved mother today.
As the circle of life continues with the announcement of a new grandchild, your mom is at rest and smiling.
~Char

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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by Mary R.

Mary R. — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:02:53 +0000

Dear Jean, Char, Dorothy, Karen, Carol and Joyce and Joan,
Thank you all for your kind words and expressions of sympathy. You’ve all been such a help to me over the past year. I can’t ever thank you enough.
Today is the funeral and I’m holding up pretty well. My friends and children are here and I just found our I’m going to be a grandmother for the 2nd time. That is something to look forward to…life goes on. Talk to you soon.
Love, Mary

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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by joyce

joyce — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:35:04 +0000

Mary, I am so sorry to read about your mother. Knowing that ‘it may be coming’, does not better prepare you, for when your loved one dies. It’s final, and it is hard to understand. So glad you could be with your mother and kiss her goodbye. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Joyce

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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by Carol

Carol — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:29:25 +0000

Death is so difficult when it comes, whether it comes un-expectantly or slowly creeps in. I have watched loved ones die slowly, and suffer horribly, and when I lost my mother it was totally unexpected, so sudden, and it was so hard to accept. Life seemed so strange, the past seemed to end too, who do you call now to ask a question about your childhood? The sadness and the questions you speak over and over inside your head is constant and for so long. Everyone said things they thought were ok to say, like, at least she didn’t have to go thru any illnesses, and I am thankful for that, but you keep thinking, why didn’t I see a sign, why didn’t someone know, Heart failure happens all the time to young and older healthy people, many times with no previous signs. My mom was 66, it seems so young. It’s been many years now and still so fresh in my mind. Anyway, just wanted to tell Mary to treasure every moment she had with her mom, and God Bless.

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Comment on Gene T – Mother dementia TIA DNR by char

char — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:51:09 +0000

Hi Patricia,
Gene’s perseverance in the face of Alzheimer’s was beautifully documented for all
caregiver’s traveling that uncharted path, to learn and understand everything that has to be taken care of when a loved one is diagnosed with this horrible disease.
Glad you found us @ DLH, and thank you for your care of patients afflicted with Alzheimer’s.
~Char

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Comment on Gene T – Mother dementia TIA DNR by Patricia from Tucson AZ

Patricia from Tucson AZ — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:38:28 +0000

Gene, I found this website by accident and was touched by your story about your mom. I work with Alzheimer’s patients every day and your story is a familiar one to me. I’m sorry you lost your mother and I’m sorry you had to make such tough decisions but you handled it with grace and dignity. I’m sure your mother is proud of you. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease and I pray for a cure every night. I hope by now your pain is easing and that you are moving on with life and adjusting. I will include you in my prayers tonight. God Bless you and your family Gene.

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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by Jean F

Jean F — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:53:36 +0000

Mary, it’s so beautiful that she waited for you. I’m glad for you – you’ll have that memory to comfort you always. It doesn’t matter how long it was in coming, her passing is going to feel unreal for a long time – you’ll find yourself seeing something and thinking “I’ll have to tell Mom about that.” It’s okay – tell her anyway. I’m sorry for your loss, we’re all thinking of you. ~ Jean

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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by Karen

Karen — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:31:48 +0000

Mary, I’m so very sorry…and so sad as well, we’ve been on this journey with you also and we’ve gotten to know your mom through your writings. Mary you were the best daughter and it was always so clear how much you loved her and how dedicated you were to your dear mom. I was always so proud of you and your strength helped give me strength to keep advocating for my mom as well. I loved your mom’s spirit and that she was a fighter, but finally her tired body, said no more, and it was her time to leave. To hear that you were holding her when she passed was such a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. Thank you for being such a wonderful example of the loving, kind & thoughtful person that you are. I know this is so very hard on you losing her and my heart goes out to you, so just know, we your friends are here for you. Sending my deepest sympathies and hugs to you, Love, Karen

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Comment on Strangers, Mothers, and Orphans by Joan

Joan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:30:12 +0000

{{{Mary}}} I am sorry to learn about your precious Mom, but I am so glad you were able to be with her. I agree she may indeed have waited for you. It must have been very comforting for both of you to share those last moments. You were her champion, Mary. Take comfort & healing from that. You have my sympathy. Joan

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Comment on WELCOME by Jan H

Jan H — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:59:56 +0000

Well, I’d like to shake the hand of the person(s) that found it!

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