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It's altogether fitting that mom passed today and today being Good Friday. Mom was a lady of strong faith and she raised us four kids in the same mold. Church was her foundation, her guiding light, and her social time. Yet, you'd never know it because she didn't wear it on her sleeve.
While dad was the breadwinner, she was in charge of everything else; the kids, our school, the house, the meals, the laundry, the cleaning, the healing-when we were hurt or sick, the listening and reassurance if we had a hard day, and always the encouragement. She was our biggest cheerleader and did the same when her beloved grandkids came along.
Her life wasn't easy. Grandpa had a traveling construction company going from job to job. Mom moved 37 times before graduating high school. She and her sisters along with Grandma had to cook meals for the crew. She, along with her mom and sisters all got breast cancer over the years. 2 of them survived it. She lost her youngest son in a car accident. In her later years, her spine was ravaged by the effects of 10 years on Prednisone, but in the end, it was a regional infection that lay dormant for years that got her. She caught Valley Fever while wintering at her cherished Apache Junction, AZ home 6 years ago. It reared up again late last fall.
I was with her when she passed today. I had stopped to buy her a peppermint shake on the way. When I got there I could see it wasn't good. She gave me the thumbs up. So I held her hand and showed her pics of all her grandkids. She said she saw dad and my late brother. I told her my sister was coming (who also has breast cancer and had surgery last week) but she was still an hour out on a 4 hour drive. Then I showed mom a pic of my sister. Mom's eyes opened wide and she drew a deep breath; her last. It was very peaceful.
I shall miss her, as I miss my dad. She was a good mom, the best.
So if you have a notion, say a prayer for mom...or your mom...or all moms. She'd like that.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Sorry OP. Mom’s are special too me.
Mom was born April 1, 1930, she passed Oct. 31, 2009. I love and miss her every single day. She was a hard worker and loved her family, her family loved her, we made it easier on her when dad passed. She never wanted for anything. Miss and Love you both Mom and Dad on this Resurrection weekend. You gave much much more than I deserved.
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That was really beautiful.
Saddened to hear of your loss.
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Sorry to hear of your Moms passing CharlieFoxtrot , condolence .
Mine passed two years ago yesterday on the 1st. .
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CFT, sorry to hear about your mom. She sounds like a wonderful person. It's obvious she's found Heaven's gate and passed right on through. Good on her!
My mother would have been 104 last week, but we lost her at age 86. Love you Mom.
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Wow ! An eye opener . Mom’s are indeed speacial . Take care , Kenneth
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Lost my mother 15 years ago at age 69 to cancer on the 7th of April... way too soon. She too was a great mother who had given much to her family and others. My birthday is on the 5th and it has never quite been the same... will always miss her.
I appreciate your thoughts on your Mom and am glad you were there with her. Condolences and prayers.
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So very sorry for your loss. There is nothing like losing your beloved mother. You were so blessed to have a loving Christian mother who was such a positive influence. I hope it is reassuring to know you will see her again! May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
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May the peace of our Risen Lord and Savior be with you and your family during this difficult time. Having lost both my parents and my wife, I deeply understand what you are going through. If it brings you any comfort, from what you related, I am sure your mother is receiving a warm embrace from our Lord as she begins her eternal reward.
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Very nice tribute. My Mom turned 97 on the 31st.
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So sorry for your loss. Lost my Mom 3 years ago. Still miss her every day.
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Terribly sorry to read this. Sincere condolences for you and your family. God Bless.
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So sorry for your Loss.Prayers for you and you family..
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I had stopped to buy her a peppermint shake
You're a good son. Thank you so much for sharing you loss.
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Sure hate to hear of her passing.
Prayers
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Sounds like she was a great person, and a wonderful mother. Sorry about her passing. Godbless
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