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In reply to the discussion: My mom died today. [View all]

Quakerfriend

(5,459 posts)
76. Aww, she was just gorgeous!!
Fri Feb 16, 2024, 08:31 PM
Feb 16

So sorry for your loss but, sounds as though
you all gave her a very peaceful transition.

All six of us were able to be there with our mom when she passed over. I know that you’ll always be thankful that you could all be together then.

My mom died today. [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 OP
Thank you for the story. My condolences to you and your family Tetrachloride Feb 16 #1
She made many friends where she lived the last 25 years SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #43
Sounds like you and your family gave her a gentle passage. calimary Feb 16 #2
There was a hospice nurse who came to clean her. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #14
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. forgotmylogin Feb 16 #21
Hospice care was a Godsend. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #44
... Drum Feb 16 #3
Yes, thank you for envisioning cilla4progress Feb 16 #4
I am so sorry, but it sounds like you all did the right thing. Rhiannon12866 Feb 16 #5
Each person is different CANADIANBEAVER69 Feb 16 #6
Many hugs to you Sleepless. My mother passed in similar fashion almost 10 years ago. I alwaysinasnit Feb 16 #7
Thank you. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #18
Holding you znd your family in love and light. niyad Feb 16 #8
So very very sorry, Sleepless. diva77 Feb 16 #9
sorry for your loss, helping her pass with little pain is hard but honorable Shellback Squid Feb 16 #10
You were lucky to have her that long. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 16 #11
There is something I learned called fish out of water breathing SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #22
Seen it more than a few times. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 16 #26
((Sleepless)) blm Feb 16 #12
My condolences to you and your family. 🌺 Deuxcents Feb 16 #13
Sincere condolences Picaro Feb 16 #15
Strangely, yes. I guess. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #47
I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Feb 16 #16
Blessings and peace PlutosHeart Feb 16 #17
I'm so sorry for your loss. Beacool Feb 16 #19
Thank you. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #46
Holding you in my heart. It's a tough loss. TygrBright Feb 16 #20
Sorry for your loss too. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #24
Our Moms probably would have been friends. I hope someone does that for me some day. n/t TygrBright Feb 16 #58
My grandmother almost made it to 104 BigmanPigman Feb 16 #23
Wow! SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #28
I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Feb 16 #25
Condolences and a sharing of memories OldSWODog Feb 16 #27
I'm very pleased my sharing helped you. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #29
loss OldSWODog Feb 16 #32
My condolences to you.... DemocraticPatriot Feb 16 #30
just wrote a long reply which I lost. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #89
I'm so sorry. Ocelot II Feb 16 #31
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Dem2theMax Feb 16 #33
Im so sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Feb 16 #34
I'm so sorry for your loss. cate94 Feb 16 #35
I'm very sorry for your loss dlk Feb 16 #36
Bless your mom. Bless you, your youngest brother (trooper and giver), your sister, and all family. keopeli Feb 16 #37
My heart and my thoughts to you and yours. herding cats Feb 16 #38
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother.💔 lucca18 Feb 16 #39
My heart is with you TruthAlwaysWins Feb 16 #41
My condolences to you and your family. riverbendviewgal Feb 16 #40
Condolences to you and you family. 2naSalit Feb 16 #42
I'm so sorry stage left Feb 16 #45
You all dif everything right...sounds like she was a good mom!!! Karadeniz Feb 16 #48
So sorry for your loss. Lonestarblue Feb 16 #49
Condolences Sleepless gademocrat7 Feb 16 #50
I'm so sorry you lost your lovely mother. AllyCat Feb 16 #51
I'm so sorry. ❤️ underpants Feb 16 #52
Sorry for your loss. MOMFUDSKI Feb 16 #53
May you and your family mercuryblues Feb 16 #54
I'm so sorry for your loss. ms liberty Feb 16 #55
My sincere condolences on your loss. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 16 #56
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. sinkingfeeling Feb 16 #57
Sorry for you and your families loss. Condolences to you all. marked50 Feb 16 #59
Hugs XanaDUer2 Feb 16 #60
My condolences. babylonsister Feb 16 #61
That is exactly what I did. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #62
I'm very sorry for your loss. So glad you were there with beloved family. onecaliberal Feb 16 #63
Sending my sympathy. pandr32 Feb 16 #64
I'm sorry for your loss. Bluethroughu Feb 16 #65
So sorry for your loss Saoirse9 Feb 16 #66
I am so very sorry for your loss Wicked Blue Feb 16 #67
God bless you Demnh2fl Feb 16 #68
Sending you and your family hugs. MLAA Feb 16 #69
Yup. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #71
I am so sorry GAJMac Feb 16 #70
You all have been so wonderful to me and my family. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #72
Beautiful photos. Sorry for your losing her. ancianita Feb 16 #73
Aww, she was just gorgeous!! Quakerfriend Feb 16 #76
Absolutely! SleeplessinSoCal Feb 16 #83
beautiful. So sorry for your loss. Truly a beautiful person in "the age." You should document her "travels". Evolve Dammit Feb 16 #79
I am so sorry. crickets Feb 16 #74
I'm so sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Feb 16 #75
So sorry. A parent's passing stirs up emotions never before felt. Stay well and cherish what you had. twodogsbarking Feb 16 #77
Condolences. It's tough. paleotn Feb 16 #78
I'm so sorry for your loss. badhair77 Feb 16 #80
I'm so sorry for your loss. mia Feb 16 #81
I am so sorry for your loss. Grumpy Old Guy Feb 16 #82
So very sorry for your loss. AltairIV Feb 16 #84
So sorry for your loss. sheshe2 Feb 16 #85
May peace be upon you and your entire family...... KY_EnviroGuy Feb 16 #86
It is such a privilege to be with a loved one when they pass away. 1WorldHope Feb 16 #87
Rest in peace shenmue Feb 16 #88
Peace to you and your family lonely bird Feb 17 #90
So sorry. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 17 #92
I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Feb 17 #91
The glamor shots... SleeplessinSoCal Feb 17 #93
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