Death in my family. Semi distant support request.

[stopintime]

Hi there

I just felt a need to share with people a little more distant as well as, of course, immediate family, friends, coworkers etc.
My idea is that it's sometimes easier to share if you're not face to face, tears running and all.

My dear mother passed away tonight. It was quiet and peaceful. God bless her and rest in peace.

I'm not expecting anything, but I consider some of you guys/girls as at least a part of my network - maybe even friends.
Some of you might have advice on how to deal with close ones passing away.

(I appologize if this made you uncomfortable - feel free to ignore it and take care of your own life )

[Porsche Monkey]

Hey buddy sorry to hear.  I don't have any profound wisdom but my mother passed away when I was in my early twenties. She was sick and suffering for awhile and it was terminal so my father made the decision to pull the plug.  It was hard for me but it didn't really sink in till weeks later.  Everyone deals with it different.  Good luck and just live it day by day.

Jon

[ducpainter]

My deepest condolences Lars.

May she rest in peace.

My mom passed a few years ago after being ill for years.

I guess you have to remember the good things and that life is for the living. No gems here either I guess.

[DesmoDiva]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Lars.  

Get up and take each day as it comes.  Some will be easier than others, but push on.  

We're here if you need to talk.  

[Monsterlover]

+1 to all the above.

So sorry to hear about your mom

[LMT]

I am so sorry for your loss.  Time does make the pain manageable.  I lost my mother many years ago.  The loss is no less, but the pain has subsided.

[Howie]

Lars, condolences from the wife and I.  Internet hugs to you and your family.

[LowThudd]

Very sorry to hear of your loss.
I lost my dad@13 years ago(alcohol related). It isn't easy, but as they say, time heals all wounds. RIP

[Duck-Stew]

Lars,

My advice is to find someone you can hug, and go do that.  As often as needed. 

((e-hugs from SoCal))
--Stuart

[Big Troubled Bear]

Sorry to hear abouy your loss, my deepest condolences to your loss,

My mother passed away after what seems to me a life long battle against cancer just over a year ago, it would have been her birthday this past saturday.

If it makes you feel better the pain does go away, but not the memories.

[Oldfisti]

Condolences as well from upstate NY.


If you were close to her you will probably never get over it, but you will eventually get used to it.


Take solace in her memory and celebrate the life she lived.


My heart goes out to you, your family and all who knew her.


Big hugs



- Bill

[NAKID]

Sorry to hear about your mother. I can sympathize as I lost my mother in 2004. Take care of yourself and spend time around people you love.

[Markus]

You and your family have my sincerest condolences.

My mother passed away 9 years ago this month to cancer. I think of her every day, but I've found that as the years have passed since her death I remember her in a sort of joyful way rather than in sadness. I suppose that comes from loving someone, and knowing they would want you to continue feeling their caring after they are gone.

If I can give any advice at all it's simply to go out and try to do something fun. Enjoy life as she would have wanted you to.

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Slide Panda]

Not that I have any advice that really hasn't been said... And I can't technically say I've lost a parent yet, though I'm in the process. My Dad's got a brain tumor, and it won't be long.

Though you've really already done it, talking about it does help - and yes, it can be easier to do so on a place like then, than face to face at times.

Just remember her well, and try to be the person she thought you were. It will hurt for some time, but time heals.

[drew.bradshaw]

Remember the things you loved about her, all the little things that made her special, and have someone close to hug.  

May she rest in peace, Drew