My Mom's obituary
 

If any of you would like to read my mom's obituary, it is here: http://thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com/shirley_hanson.htm

Today was such a hard day. I was at the funeral home most of the day. I felt so bad when I saw her because she didn't look like Mom to me. Her face appeared too wide towards the bottom. I found that if I sat in a certain chair and looked at her, she looked like Mom. I am so heartbroken. I just can't believe this is all happening and keep hoping I'll wake up from this terrible nightmare.

Thank you all so VERY much for the beautiful bouquet of lilies and roses. I had them sent to the funeral home instead of here and tomorrow after the funeral, the funeral guys will deliver them to my home. They are breathtaking and the lilies are so huge! I am so touched and thankful for all my dear friends here. The funeral home takes pictures of each bouquet and they will be in a book they make, so I'm so glad it is there and a picture of it will be included in the book they make us.

I also got two gifts...one from Suz which is a music box with little angels inside and I'm to put my worries in there. It play...."Wind beneath my wings." How ironic that last night at my mom's house, I played one of her music boxes that also had that tune. After my dad died, that song was one we leaned on and now my mom is gone and I will think of both my beloved parents when I hear that song. Thanks so much, Sue! You are so dear!

I also got a beautiful live rose bush from Mia'sMom (April). It is pink roses and a couple are in bloom right now. I will plant it outside in the spring. It came in a darling planter that looks like a picket fence with flowers growing on it. Thanks so much, April...You are such a gem!

Debbie (Monday) sent an electrical heater that was in case Mom's furnace went out again...we could keep her warm. What a heart you have Debbie and I am so thankful for you. Now that mom isn't here, I will use it down in my sewing room which can get chilly at times. Right now, I don't know if I'll ever start sewing again, but I suppose I need time before thinking about that. Thanks you, Debbie...you sweetheart!

Thanks to each and every one of you who have been such support and sent such loving messages and prayed! Those of you who put poems or sayings, I will be keeping them and put them in a scrapbook I'll be doing. Words cannot express my gratitude to all of you dear friends.

Tomorrow is the funeral. Today, at times, friends or family would laugh and visit as if it was any other day. I guess that's healthy, but I just don't feel like it's a time to laugh. I'm just so sad and can't seem to find any laughter.

Thanks dear friends...I love you all! I'm going to bed soon. I'll sleep on Mom's pillow...I did last night and I can smell her sweet scent.

I am so sorry
 

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayers are with your family.

Connie, I thought of you alot today and I knew is was going to be a diificult one. I know my Dad didn't look much like himself either and I would sit somewhere in the room where the view made it look more like him.
We have some wonderful people here ,don't we?

Connie,
You're welcome. I thought the music box might be something you can use for the rest of your life. The song is one of my favorites. You mean so much to everyone here. I will be with you in spirit tomorrow. I know it's going to be a hard day.
Suz

I'm so sorry for your loss, Connie. The obituary is beautiful. She lived a long and rich life. I hope your lifetime of memories will bring you comfort.

God bless and comfort you and your family.

So sorry for your loss:(

Connie, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Connie ...I just read the obit and thank you for posting it :( - I know that had to be so hard to do. You have so many friends thinking about you and she did live a long and rich life.....

she loved you very much & my heart is with you friend.

I hope the flowers and gifts bring you some comfort....they were sent with love.

Connie, today will be another difficult one. Try to really listen during the funeral to the words and the music and see if you can find comfort there. When my aunt passed, she requested that I sing "I Hope You Dance" and specifically let everyone know these words were from her. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever done, but I don't think I've ever been in as good voice as I was and I know she was providing me strength. I'm sure your mom would want you to live those words as well.

Your mother was a beautiful woman who raised an outstanding daughter. Sending you big hugs and loving thoughts and prayers. Again, my sincerest condolences for your loss.

What a beautiful woman you mom was, I am so sorry for your loss, I am praying for you and your family.

God Bless, I am glad you love the flowers, we do love and care about you!

Connie my heart goes out to you. My parents are 87 and I know the day is not that far away and no matter how long they live it is never long enough. My prayers and thoughts are with you as you suffer the hardest loss of all, a beautiful loving Mother.

Connie, (My dear friend)... I wish I could be with you today to give you a big hug and a shoulder to cry on. I know today will be a very hard day. Just know that although it may feel like your mom is gone, She will always be with you in your heart, her memories and the love that she gave to you each day. In her pic she looks so young. She was a very beautiful woman with the sweetest little face. May God bring you Strenght to get you through this day, Understanding to realize why he had to take her, and Peace to help you make it through the hard days ahead without her. I love you!!!!

Our prayers are with you.