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In reply to the discussion: Just to add some support. I don't recall what year my middle son died. [View all]AnotherMother4Peace
(4,261 posts)59. I'm so sorry Johnny. I understand. My Mom's eyes pleaded for me not to leave her alone in the hospital, but I did.
There's a lot of guilt there, and I tear up at that pushed-down memory. She was a strong woman that was never scared of much, and perhaps that is why I didn't recognize it in her. I had been with her much of the day in the hospital. I told her I needed to get home to feed the kids and would be back later. Well, there was no later. She died shortly after I left. I don't remember when she died unless I look at her Holy Card. Tears are now flowing. I'm so sorry, Johnny. I understand.
That was a ridiculous question to ask our President.
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Just to add some support. I don't recall what year my middle son died. [View all]
JohnnyRingo
Feb 2024
OP
Same here. I think my oldest died in 88 but I am not positive. And I am not sure what year my hubby died either.
appleannie1
Feb 2024
#21
I'm so sorry. How terribly tragic. I doubt if I could have survived such a loss.
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2024
#27
My mother died in 1984; can't remember what time of the year it was, let alone the date.
patphil
Feb 2024
#29
I am so sorry for your loss. It never goes away completely. Sweet picture
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2024
#39
It doesn't really matter when the exact date was, the pain is so blurred, it hardly matters. AND...
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2024
#45
Oh my God Johnny. I am so sorry for your loss. And thank you for sharing it here with us
Maraya1969
Feb 2024
#51
I'm so sorry Johnny. I understand. My Mom's eyes pleaded for me not to leave her alone in the hospital, but I did.
AnotherMother4Peace
Feb 2024
#59