I can do this .....

[doortego]

Beautiful poem & how fortunate she was to have a granddaughter who loved her so.

[Diego]

You are in my prayers .

[bettyeanne]

Thank you all so much for your prayers, kind words & sympathy. Toto and I have almost finished taking care of all those things that must be done here ... all that's left is a final little urn of fresh flowers on their crypts. We will fly back to Colorado on Monday. Toto will be one happy little Yorkie.

[dianne]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

As some of you know [and a lot of you don't], my precious Mother has been in very poor health for some years now. About the last three years she has been in constant pain ... we lost her on July 18 [just 10 days after her 90th birthday and on the day that my Toto turned 3 years]. I cannot tell you how lost and empty I feel. Even though I know that she is no longer suffering and I know that sweet, gentle soul is finally happy with my Daddy in heaven ... I still have those moments when I am so selfish that I can hardly stand it. I just want her back and it's so strange, at those moments, I can hear her voice as plain as anything I have ever heard ... "You are my good child", she would tell me. I hear it every time I face a difficult decision in finalizing all those things that must be done ... and knowing that is the reason she chose me for these tasks. It's difficult to carry out her wishes and to be civil to those who broke her heart ... but, I was raised by two of the most wonderful parents in the world and ... I can do this!!

For those of you who still have one or both your parents ... never, ever miss an opportunity to hug them and tell them that you love them. In their twilight years they feel so "unnecessary" and it's up to us to make them feel like the most important person in our lives ... because they are!

First of all I am so very sorry to read this post,I too feel your pain but in slightly different circumstances,I lost both my parents within 5 months when I was 8 yrs old Im 44 now and all my life I have said to my friends cherish your parents while you have them as you never know what you have lost till you lose it.I feel so sorry for you as I couldnt imagine the pain of losing my mother as an adult.No amount of comforting does it you just have to feel the pain and Its only because you loved her so much that you feel so much pain.Take the time to grieve and I really wish you peace and like me hang on to the precious memories your mother has left you with.

[friesianlady]

Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. What an honor it must have been for your Mom to have such a wonderful daughter.

[magnolia]

First of all, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. I lost my dad when I was 21 - he was 49 years young and his time on earth was too short - that was 21 years ago. I'm still blessed to have my mother although she is not in the best of health. I know that one day, before I know it, she will be joining my dad in heaven so I make sure to take the time to just "be" with her. I missed out on a lot with my dad - my wedding, the birth of my 2 boys (my oldest is so very like my dad, I know the 2 of them would have been the best of buds), and so much more. But I know that he was with me in my heart, just as your parents will always be with you in yours. So remember, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure! I'll keep you in my prayers that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow for you.

God bless!
Suzi

[Lexi Rae]

i am so sorry for all you loses.. this is such a bad subject for me... even though my parents are still with me, thank god, i cry sometimes just thinking about it.. like right now... my mom is my life, sorry cant even type right now
tooo upset.....

[cindy0721]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

As some of you know [and a lot of you don't], my precious Mother has been in very poor health for some years now. About the last three years she has been in constant pain ... we lost her on July 18 [just 10 days after her 90th birthday and on the day that my Toto turned 3 years]. I cannot tell you how lost and empty I feel. Even though I know that she is no longer suffering and I know that sweet, gentle soul is finally happy with my Daddy in heaven ... I still have those moments when I am so selfish that I can hardly stand it. I just want her back and it's so strange, at those moments, I can hear her voice as plain as anything I have ever heard ... "You are my good child", she would tell me. I hear it every time I face a difficult decision in finalizing all those things that must be done ... and knowing that is the reason she chose me for these tasks. It's difficult to carry out her wishes and to be civil to those who broke her heart ... but, I was raised by two of the most wonderful parents in the world and ... I can do this!!

For those of you who still have one or both your parents ... never, ever miss an opportunity to hug them and tell them that you love them. In their twilight years they feel so "unnecessary" and it's up to us to make them feel like the most important person in our lives ... because they are!

thank you for that.. I too am grieving and I am sorry for your pain.. I don't know what I would do without my mom.. I lost my dad when I was 7 yr. so I remember that feeling... thank you for reminding me just how lucky I am even going through this rough time in my life that I still have my mom.. .she is someone very special to me... thank you...

[BLowry]

I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Time will heal the pain you are going through right now. I will say a prayer for you. I too have both of my parents. (they are in early 70's) they are very health but, I dread that that day will come...I will say a prayer to help you get through this sad time.