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My Mom passed away on Mother's Day
May 15, 2017, 05:21 PM
adobesigMy Mom passed away on Mother's Day
It must seem odd to say that a 98 2/3-year-old died unexpectedly, but that is how our family is feeling. She went to sleep in her own bed and didn't wake up. She was a very special lady. My father died when I was 9-months-old, but I hit the single mother jackpot. She did not speak English when she started school and ended up speaking almost British English routinely would quote famous authors from memory. She did not understand why she needed to press 1 for English when we lived in the United States. She was kind and giving but a tough parent. When I strayed I would hear, "young man I am raising a man and right now I am just not seeing it." I am so grateful that she loved me enough to be tough when needed. My family was blessed by her and already miss her.
May 15, 2017, 05:24 PM
Mars_AttacksYou have my deepest condolences.
You were truly blessed to have her in your life for so long.
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May 15, 2017, 05:25 PM
Skins2881I'm sorry for your loss. Nobody expects to lose a loved one, it's a shock at any age.
May you find comfort in the memories of her.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis May 15, 2017, 05:25 PM
SigJacketUnexpected, perhaps, but peacefully, without a long illness. My condolences.
May 15, 2017, 05:29 PM
justjoeMy sympathy to you. 98...there is no good time to lose a mother, especially one like you describe. I too hit the single mother jackpot, my father gone when I was 5. I know it doesn't ease the pain now, but as Mars said, you were truly blessed to have her in your life so long.
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May 15, 2017, 05:29 PM
VgexVery sorry for your loss.
May 15, 2017, 05:31 PM
mrbill345So sorry for your loss. Condolences.
“Agnostic, gun owning, conservative, college educated hillbilly” May 15, 2017, 05:32 PM
lbjIt doesn't matter the age, it is always tough.
Best to you and yours.
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May 15, 2017, 05:34 PM
StorminNorminIt does sound that your Mom was a wonderful woman. My condolences to you and your family.
NRA Benefactor Life Member May 15, 2017, 05:38 PM
Rey HRHSorry for your loss.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
May 15, 2017, 05:39 PM
StormI am sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is hard. Your mother sounds like she was a good mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ May 15, 2017, 05:46 PM
ontmarkSorry for your loss.
What a great lady God has gained in his Kingdom.
Prayers sent for some comfort.
Beware the man who only has one gun. He probably knows how to use it! - John Steinbeck
May 15, 2017, 05:50 PM
Dbltap98+2/3....that deserves a salute, blessings, prayers and condolences. Sorry for your loss
adobesig.
May 15, 2017, 05:51 PM
Rolan_KrapsSounds like an awesome lady. I'm sorry for your loss.
Rolan Kraps
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Gainesville, Georgia.
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May 15, 2017, 05:51 PM
WarhorseMy condolences.
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May 15, 2017, 05:52 PM
Oz_ShadowVery sorry for you and your family's loss.
May 15, 2017, 05:53 PM
sig226fanVery sorry for your loss. Will say a prayer for your Mother. And one for you and your family.
It's all about clean living. Just do the right thing, and karma will help with the rest. May 15, 2017, 05:55 PM
remsigI am very sorry adobesig.
May 15, 2017, 05:58 PM
qcsmittyCondolences, adobesig. You were both blessed.
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May 15, 2017, 05:58 PM
jhe888I am sorry.
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