Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Pistachio Date: 28 Jan 10 - 06:03 PM ((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs are still around you)))))))))))))))))))))) Hazel.x |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: LilyFestre Date: 19 Jan 10 - 09:57 AM (((((((((((((((((((((Much Love))))))))))))))))) Thinking of you, Michelle |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: GUEST,Linda Kelly at work Date: 19 Jan 10 - 08:35 AM my deepest sympathies -my mother is very ill and coming to the end of a long and wonderful life. I hope there was no pain. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Mooh Date: 19 Jan 10 - 08:00 AM My condolences. Very sorry to hear this. My own Mum is always in my mind, but I've learned to remember her happily rather than mournfully, as you will for yours. Peace, Mooh. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: katlaughing Date: 18 Jan 10 - 03:21 PM She is very beautiful. I love that her smile shows in her eyes, too. What a lovely write-up and so many obviously loving relatives and friends. She sounds like a very classy, wise, fun woman. Thanks for sharing that with us. In sympathy, kat |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Liz the Squeak Date: 18 Jan 10 - 01:02 PM Thank you for posting that, Rap. Be well. LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: maeve Date: 18 Jan 10 - 09:43 AM Raptor's link Thinking of you, Raptor. maeve |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Raptor Date: 18 Jan 10 - 09:35 AM http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement-31337-Bernadette-Marie-Bun-Walsh.html |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 18 Jan 10 - 05:48 AM I've only just seen this thread, but wanted to say that my thoughts are with you. I was far away from my own mother when she passed away - suddenly, though she was old - so there was no chance to say goodbye. I know how this loss feels, and send you my deepest condolences. I hope that you find some peace and comfort (which can come in many surprising forms). Bonnie |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: paula t Date: 17 Jan 10 - 12:13 PM So very sorry to hear your sad news, Raptor. Nothing we say will help, but at least we can send good thoughts to you. Paula xx |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Sandy Mc Lean Date: 16 Jan 10 - 09:19 PM My deepest sympathy, Raptor! |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Hawker Date: 16 Jan 10 - 09:06 PM So sorry to hear your news, and losing both parents so close together! Lots of hugs and the kindest and gentlest of thoughts go out to you and yours.....and the strength to get through this difficult time. You are definately NOT alone xx Lots of Love, Lucy |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Anniecat Date: 16 Jan 10 - 08:55 PM So sorry to hear your news. My Mum died in my arms 18 months ago and it seems like yesterday. She is still around me, leaving lamps on and finding things I have lost and we chat all the time, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that she is well and happy. Your Mom is still around you as are all of your Mudcat friends. Hugs, Anniecat |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Pistachio Date: 16 Jan 10 - 03:40 PM Sorrow today and sorrow for some time to come - and Mudcat hugs for as long as you need them. (((((((((((((((((HUGs)))))))))))))))))))). Heartfelt condolences, Hazel, in Yorkshire |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: open mike Date: 16 Jan 10 - 02:42 PM blessings and strength to you....to get thru this... my parents died a week apart, and although many said "how terrible" I believe that it was a beautiful thing, that they were so connected that there were now together.... |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: VirginiaTam Date: 16 Jan 10 - 07:02 AM Calm and comforting thoughts going out to you, from Essex UK. Don't know what else to say. tam |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Morticia Date: 16 Jan 10 - 06:38 AM So sorry for your trouble Rap, you've been such a constant source of kindness to others when they've looked for comfort here, I hope you find a little in your own right. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: fat B****rd Date: 16 Jan 10 - 05:54 AM Please accept my condolences and best regards. Charlie. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: jacqui.c Date: 15 Jan 10 - 08:43 PM So sorry Rap. Tell us about your mother when you can. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Shanghaiceltic Date: 15 Jan 10 - 06:18 PM Sorry to hear about your loss. Time heals but she will always be in your mind. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Anne Lister Date: 15 Jan 10 - 03:28 PM Sending love and sympathy to you from here, too. Anne |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:54 PM My mother passed over 35 years ago - but her influence still lives on in my life. I know she would have been proud of the things I have achieved and I take pleasure in that knowledge. I will always miss her - as you will always miss your mother, but it does get easier. Sending my blessings to you Raptor to ease your grief. Polly |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: frogprince Date: 15 Jan 10 - 10:50 AM This is one instance where a lot of us here really do know the same grief. My folks died in 1980 and 1992. They still turn up in my dreams quite regularly, usually taking part in ordinary present-day activities. Wishing you strength and comfort. Dean |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: alanabit Date: 15 Jan 10 - 09:57 AM This has been happening to you too often over the last couple of years. Like everybody else, I send my condolences. It must be about time for some good stuff to start happening to you now. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: mauvepink Date: 15 Jan 10 - 08:54 AM You're not alone... and neither will you ever be. I am sorry for your loss and hope this short anonymous poem will help a little. Their Journey's Just Begun Don't think of them as gone away, their journey has just begun. Life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of them as resting from the sorrows and the tears, in a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days and years. Think of how they must be wishing that we could know, today, how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of them as living in the hearts of those they touched for nothing loved is ever lost and they were loved so much. May she rest in true peace mp |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 15 Jan 10 - 08:44 AM Dear Rappy, From the moment your Mum closed her eyes...indeed even before, she'll have been surrounded by many souls who have loved her and who were there to welcome her with hands outstretched. Neither of you are alone. Your Mum ain't going to stop loving you, merely because she's passed on to the next phase, and you don't have to ever stop loving her either, nor yattering to her, and your Dad, whenever you feel the need. I yatter to my Dad all the time...smile at how he'd have laughed about something I'm doing or not doing... The Pain gets less and the Love gets more....eventually. Until then, as someone's said already, we're all here to yatter to as well, so don't you DARE feel alone. And that's an order! :0) Lizzie x |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: SINSULL Date: 15 Jan 10 - 08:41 AM I am sorry. Mary |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: 3refs Date: 15 Jan 10 - 08:08 AM So sorry for your loss Raptor! 50 days after my Mom passed. There are no words to make the feeling of loneliness go away. My oldest brother said "we're orphans now Richard, but we still have each other! We, are no replacement for your Mom(or Dad), you'll never be alone! God Bless! |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: maeve Date: 15 Jan 10 - 08:03 AM I'm thinking of you, Raptor. Carry your sorrow in a basket of love. maeve |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 15 Jan 10 - 07:54 AM Oh, Rap, I'm so sorry. Each loss compounds the next one. Remember: love never dies. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 15 Jan 10 - 07:32 AM So sorry to hear this Rap, take care of yourself and please, tell us more about her. (((Rap))) LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Andy Jackson Date: 15 Jan 10 - 07:31 AM CapriUni, sowed the seed of a lovely idea there. We often know each other by Mudname only. When the time is right a short story of your lost love one would bring us even closer. My dad died over 5 years ago, yes I think of him every day. My dear Mother is approaching 90 so I may soon have to face the inevitable. But they both will have left indelible memories on all who knew them. Kind thoughts to you Raptor, Andy |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: My guru always said Date: 15 Jan 10 - 06:57 AM So sorry to hear this, Hugs! Hil |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: gnu Date: 15 Jan 10 - 06:37 AM Thoughts and prayers. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Dave Roberts Date: 15 Jan 10 - 02:13 AM My condolences. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Genie Date: 15 Jan 10 - 01:37 AM Yes, there's a deep sense of loss at being an orphan, no matter how old you are - especially when we lose both parents so close together. Spaw and Stilly have said it so well, Raptor. I hope we, your friends at Mudcat, can be of some comfort to you in your time of grieving and that you will continue to cherish your parents' love and spirit and connectedness though they are no longer with you in the flesh. {{{{{{{{{{Hugs]]]]]]]]]] Genie |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: CapriUni Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:50 AM There are no words you can read, I imagine, that will bring you comfort right now. But maybe they will in the future. And know that if you ever wish to tell a story of your Mom or Dad, there are open ears (and eyes) to receive it. ((HUG)) |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Neil D Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:37 AM So very sorry. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: ClaireBear Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:31 AM My post of earlier this evening disappeared into the aether, but Little Robyn said it all, anyway. MudHugs and condolences...so sorry for your loss. Claire |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Rasener Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:20 AM Everything thats been said above. Keep strong |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Little Robyn Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:16 AM ((((((((((((Raptor)))))))))))) You're not alone - we're here, all round the world. Robyn in NZ |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: GUEST Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:01 AM I Love You Guys Thats me and not just the bacardi talking. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: KT Date: 14 Jan 10 - 11:26 PM Raptor, I'm so sorry for your loss. KT |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: katlaughing Date: 14 Jan 10 - 11:19 PM My deepest condolences. There is nothing like losing one's parents. My mom's been gone since 1999 and my dad for five years now and I still find myself talking with them, in my heart and head. May you find comfort in the memories of love and life with them. In sympathy, kat |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Tinker Date: 14 Jan 10 - 10:53 PM Blessings to one of the dear ones..... |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: olddude Date: 14 Jan 10 - 10:26 PM In my thoughts and prayers my friend I am so sorry. Mine just got out of the hospital today. So far so good but she is 86 and starting that slide ... I am so so sorry Dan |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Bobert Date: 14 Jan 10 - 10:11 PM Man, I am so very sorry for your loss... Warm thoughts and prayers... Bobert |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Janie Date: 14 Jan 10 - 10:07 PM I'm so sorry, Raptor. It must be especially difficult to have lost both parents within just a few months of one another. Peace be with you. Janie |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Maryrrf Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:59 PM I am very sorry for your loss, Raptor. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: GUEST,WYS-out Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:58 PM Raptor, I know that you feel alone; but try to remember that both your parents will always be with you, and will continue to show their presence in your own best attributes. I'm not saying this right-- I just mean that as long as YOU are still here, they are too. ~Susan |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Leadfingers Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:46 PM Commisserations Rap ! |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: maire-aine Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:42 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Maryanne |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: dwditty Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:32 PM Heartfelf condolences, Raptor. Blessings. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:13 PM You bring so many interesting things to Mudcat, Raptor, and you have shared sorrow here also. Your mother must have been a very interesting woman to have brought up such a son. I hope you'll tell us about her when you're ready. I agree with Pat, once the huge pain of loss passes you can look back at the person and see the good stuff with a new perspective. You are the keeper of those important things, and you can share them and remember and honor them. This doesn't mean the tough times go away, but you learn perspective. My parents died in 1997 and 1998. Sometimes I still have a moment of surprise that they're gone. And there are so many times when I miss them, always on Thanksgiving, and often on occasions when my kids do things that I know they'd enjoy hearing about. Take care. And hold your friends and the rest of your family close. Maggie (SRS) |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Ebbie Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:10 PM My condolences for your many losses in just a few years. I can't imagine how you will bear it - but you will. Now is a good time to USE your friends- they can't take away the pain but it is good to be reminded of the importance of love in your life also. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Beer Date: 14 Jan 10 - 09:03 PM My condolences as well. Adrien |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Donuel Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:52 PM Jeez Raptor, Im sorry. That feeling of being an orphan at any age is contradictory. Its empowering its tireing its reminising, its looking ahead, its a time of loss and a time of finding. some people are better and some are bitter. For me the one thing that didn't pass away was a lifetime of remembered love. Hoping you are well. Don |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Little Hawk Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:47 PM This will be my 2nd attempt to post on this thread. The gremlins ate my first post. It was... I can believe you feel alone. I am sorry for your loss, my friend. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: catspaw49 Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:43 PM And in that one way you are. No one ever replaces a parent that was deeply loved. My Mom died 43 years ago. She was only 43 at the time. I arrived back home from college very late in the evening and my Dad and I talked long into the night. He'd lost his own Mother many years before and one thing he said to me that night was the best and truest thing he ever told me was, "Not a day will go past that you won't think of her." At the time it seemed almost too painful to consider, but as time passed the cold pain of her loss was replaced by the warm flush of the memory of the person she was. Now at this long distance out I realize that the Ol' Man knew well of what he spoke. He died just a few years later not a day goes past without their memory in my day somewhere I'm sorry for your loss and you have my best thoughts. Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Jeri Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:41 PM Big hug from me, if you want it, and all my sympathy. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: GUEST,winterbright Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:38 PM So sorry for your loss. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Tig Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:37 PM ((((((((((((((((((Raptor))))))))))))))) Hang on in there, you are now on Hug Therapy! It's horrible to lose a parent, especially if you had only one left and the other dying so short a time ago. I really feel for you. You are surrounded in hugs to help yourself to - though a lot will just arrive :-) Accept the fact things are going to get harder before they get better but remember you have a lot of back-up behind you from the Cat. PM me if you think I can be of any help (not sure where you are - I'm in Yorkshire. Lots of love and hugs Tig xxx |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: bobad Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:28 PM My condolences. |
Subject: RE: BS: Obit My Mom From: Raptor Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:27 PM She's now with my dad who died Oct 3 |
Subject: BS: Obit My Mom From: Raptor Date: 14 Jan 10 - 08:26 PM She died a little over an Hour ago. I feel so alone |