HI everyone, My mother died this morning at 9:28 AM in Kewanee, Il. She had a urinary tract infection which gradually weakend her; she died a peaceful and calm death. It still hasn't sunk in totatlly, but in the next few days, I will come to realize that there will never be anymore phone calls from her, anymore birthday, Valentine and Christmas cards etc. Donna was 83 years old. The odd thing is that my father died in 1981 two days after Easter and mom died two days before. I am sure of a greater Power and that this was all in the scheme of things. "Consum, Matum est. Gary
My mom died today at the age of 83
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I'm very sorry for your loss. I can relate - every now and then I still have the urge to call my mom and tell her something, and she died two years ago.
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I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Gary, my deepest ondolences. Bob
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Gary, I am sorry for your loss, but I know that your Mom is in a peaceful place right now. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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I'm so sorry Gary..losing your mom is probably the hardest for most people, especially guys, even though many won't admit it. 
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Gary, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I lost my 85 year old father last October, after he struggled for 2 years with Vascular Dementia. His death was fairly peaceful, and I held him as he drew his last breath.
Your mother will always be with you in your memories. I have always felt that since energy can neither be created nor destroyed, that the life forces of our loved ones, only change state. To think of it that way, helps me fell comforted.
Your mother will always be with you in your memories. I have always felt that since energy can neither be created nor destroyed, that the life forces of our loved ones, only change state. To think of it that way, helps me fell comforted.
Your Mom!
Gary I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You have my deepest sympathy.
Peter
Gary I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You have my deepest sympathy.
Peter
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My sincere sympathy, Gary.
It's been six years since my Ma died, and the pain has lessened, but every once in a while, I'm hit with it.
For me, it helps to remember the laughter and the love.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
My sincere sympathy, Gary.
It's been six years since my Ma died, and the pain has lessened, but every once in a while, I'm hit with it.
For me, it helps to remember the laughter and the love.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Hi Gary, I'm really sorry to hear this news. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts tonight.
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Hi Gary,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike
Hi Gary,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike
Memories
I spent hours with grandma as a kid growing up. She taught me all the family history, stories of the community which our family homesteaded in, how to make all the traditional dishes for family dinners and how to bake bread. She also gave me love, acceptance and praise which was missing in my own family. It took me a couple years to stop going to phone with news to share or just to chat. I was filled with grief then, but now I am the family historian and grateful for all the memories.
In a while, Gary, in a while.
Kelly
I spent hours with grandma as a kid growing up. She taught me all the family history, stories of the community which our family homesteaded in, how to make all the traditional dishes for family dinners and how to bake bread. She also gave me love, acceptance and praise which was missing in my own family. It took me a couple years to stop going to phone with news to share or just to chat. I was filled with grief then, but now I am the family historian and grateful for all the memories.
In a while, Gary, in a while.
Kelly
Gary, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Hi Gary. My sincerest condolences to you. Your mom is at peace now.
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I am so sorry!!!
I can only offer the advice to try and see what life lessons that you've learned from the experience and make something good out of it.
For example: I couldn't understand why the good lord was keeping my grandfather on this earth for so long when he seemed to have no quality of life for the last three years. The answer seems to be that he was here to teach me some valuable lessons in compassion, patience and strength and to peak my interest in the medical field. I am now in school to get my CNA so that I can work in the hospice field and perhaps get my RN! I'm 44 yrs old and feel, with his passing three weeks ago, like I have been given a new direction/focus in life. I drive by his grave, every day, and thank him for EVERYTHING that he has given me. This brings me comfort.
Gary, Try and find that gift that your mom gave you and use it as a solace when you are feeling down!! I don't know the grief of losing my mother so I can't pretend to understand your exact loss but my prayers and thoughts are with you. You have my phone number so please feel free to call, any time, if you would just like to talk. I will be happy to listen
My best,
Rich
I can only offer the advice to try and see what life lessons that you've learned from the experience and make something good out of it.
For example: I couldn't understand why the good lord was keeping my grandfather on this earth for so long when he seemed to have no quality of life for the last three years. The answer seems to be that he was here to teach me some valuable lessons in compassion, patience and strength and to peak my interest in the medical field. I am now in school to get my CNA so that I can work in the hospice field and perhaps get my RN! I'm 44 yrs old and feel, with his passing three weeks ago, like I have been given a new direction/focus in life. I drive by his grave, every day, and thank him for EVERYTHING that he has given me. This brings me comfort.
Gary, Try and find that gift that your mom gave you and use it as a solace when you are feeling down!! I don't know the grief of losing my mother so I can't pretend to understand your exact loss but my prayers and thoughts are with you. You have my phone number so please feel free to call, any time, if you would just like to talk. I will be happy to listen
My best,
Rich
Wishing you and yours peace and comfort in your time of grief.
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Gary,
Sorry for your lost, I know and feel your pain just as other members of this club.
The pain grows less and less as long as you keep her down in your heart and speak to friends and family about her wonderful life!
I will take a moment and say a prayer for you and your family.
God bless,
Larry
Sorry for your lost, I know and feel your pain just as other members of this club.
The pain grows less and less as long as you keep her down in your heart and speak to friends and family about her wonderful life!
I will take a moment and say a prayer for you and your family.
God bless,
Larry
