My mom passed away today.

[Beast]

I'm sorry, Wacka. That sucks. Lost my Mom a few years back at 76 and my Dad when I was 14 years old. He was 42. The pain sucks.

[stuvian]

wishing you peace as you celebrate her life

[Greybeard]

   Sorry to hear that Wacka.  Your words above were quite lifting, considering the situation.

[Gordio]

My condolences Wacka.  From the stories you have shared over the years it sounds like you quite a son to her.  That is something to be proud of.  

[BuffaloBill]

Sorry for your loss. May your mother R.I.P.

[cwater10]

So sorry for your loss.  You sound like a very kind, caring and grateful son and soul.  Her spirit will remain with you beyond today.

 

Edited September 27, 2021 by cwater10

[Poleshifter]

My deepest condolences to you, Wacka. Losing your Mom is a terrible event to go through. It sounds like you were able to be with her until nearly the end.

 

God bless you and your family.

[Wacka]

We were there at the end. Hospice came to the House.They avoid taking people to their facility unless it is absolutely necessary. They were going to come daily if she would have lasted longer.  I checked on her about 15 minutes before my brother did. I was just in the next room.

They say to call them before the funeral home. They came, pronounced her dead and helped us gather and destroy  all her medications and their "comfort pack" stored in the fridge (morphine and painkillers which are if needed-we didn't). They offered to call the funeral home for us, but my brother did it. They even offer a year of grief counseling if needed. They are there to help the patient AND the family.

[Chef Jim]

Sorry for your loss Wacka. She if finally at peace.  

[reddogblitz]

I have read your posts about your Mother.  She had a very good son in you.   I'm sorry to hear about her death. And thanks for the advice.  I am going down to Texas in a couple of weeks to visit my 83 year old Mother. I will follow your advice and cherish every moment.

 

Hang in. I know losing a parent is rough.

 

[Wacka]

Thank you all for your kind words.

Spent the morning calling about her life insurance policy, annuities, my dad's pension, etc. Stuff  you have to do . Much easier when you have put all of it together several years before it was necessary. Just went in the strong box and pulled them out.