For My Mom ....

I went through almost the exact same thing with my mother, so I can really identify with your story. Thank You so much for writing it, it is a beautiful story

She sounds like a wonderful person. Hang in there.

She sounds like a wonderful person. Hang in there.

I am sorry to hear that, i hope you get good news about your mama i lost mine in august and its hasn't got easier

few words,,,just hugs and kisses,,,lost mine recently too,,,then my brother ,,,,my thoughts and prayers are yours,,,,,,,,,,,,,,god bless,,,,,,,,,,be brave for her sweetheart,,it will give her strength,,,,,xxxx

You're welcome, more than you know. :)



Your story echoes how I feel that you know you can only do so much and it's not easy, but you do it any way, willingly. I wish it didn't have to be so hard for either of us, but at least we can see what important, like you said. :)

Brass Slinger-

Thanks for your warm & kind comments. I agree about being positive and doing the best you can to move on. I still have my father for which I am grateful. My mother and her spirit will always live within me, she instilled love and so much more into the core of my being.



I am so sorry for your loss but I can understand your pain. As we move forward it makes you realize what is most important in life.

I went through a lot of what you mentioned with both my parents. My dad lasted the longest, with his heart & lung trouble. He had a defibrillator and was on oxygen, right up until he left us, earlier this year. My mom struggled with Alzheimer's and was bedridden. My dad could hardly move off the couch except to make bathroom visits.I loved them both, but lost them, without being able to fight the tide. Sadly, some things are inevitable.



They were both the most alive and active people, until the last few years. My dad was a force of nature in motion, even up till his last year. My mom was too, up until 2004, when she broke her hip and was downhill afterward.



Nobody lives forever, but we all wish we could enjoy that time with our loved ones. I know. I'm still dealing with losing my folks. I miss them every day.



I share your feelings of sadness and loss for watching someone I love fade away with no way to stop it. Sometimes the best thing we can do is just to be positive and keep them as comfortable and eased, as much as possible,



Like you, many of the best things about me, as an adult, I , I owe to the love and guidance of both my parents. I always wondered how I would ever get along without them. Now, I have no other choice, but they are with me every day. I still feel them watching over me and looking out for me.

sunshineintheshadows- I wrote this story over 2 years ago and my mom has since passed away. While her memory remains vital in my mind and in my heart, I will never be able to go a day without thinking of her. She was my rock, my constant, and she gave me more of herself than anyone ever had. Watching her through the last stages of her life was one of the most painful things I have EVER been through. She was in a lot of pain but was still positive about life, about love and about all that god had blessed her with. For these memories I will always be grateful. Thank you so much for your comments but I encourage you to visit your father because one day you may never have that option again. ((hugs))

ooh I know how hard it must be so sad isnt it seeing our moms grow old. I am also going through the same only I am not able to do as you do be with her,because off the distance and no money to travel, plus my own health. I just wanted to say be encouraged, you know when we look at our parents we do not see the old helpless person the world sees, we look with the eyes off a child we see our mums and dads as they where in our heart when they where fit and able. I put a picture off my dad when he was young by his beside, he look so handsome. the nurses would comment on that fact, it was my way off saying see, he was not always Old he was a person, treat him accordingly.

This is disgusting. I read that story, had my heart torn out, went to respond and checked the date. You people are sick. 2008? Hello. The Mother is way DEAD. I'm now reaching out to bring back MEMORIES? Get off the airways. I am going to disc you everychance I get.

Becnme- Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comments. They are much appreciated and I agree as well get older and start our own families sometimes taking the time out for our parents falls by the wayside. It makes you think huh?



I am so sorry for your loss.

What a wonderful tribute to the memory of your mother. I lost mine in 1998- she got sick on Good Friday and passed away on Easter Monday - and then Dad followed less than two years later.I am the eldest of 3, but had to hold it together for the other two. At least I had their support when grieving. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be an only child. It's only been in the last 5 or so years we've been able to enjoy Easter once more without old sores being reopened.



I think that too often the role of parents are forgotten as we have our own lives and family to contend with. Thank you for sharing and God bless you.

Thanks so much for your words of kindness :)

sorry to hear about that. have faith in God and you will meet your mum in Heaven one day. Pray for and ask her to Believe whole heartedly onto Jesus Christ. God bless you all...

johniefreamer- it will be two years on Feb 24th that she passed away. Each and every day I think of her, miss her, and wish she were still here. It's one of the hardest things I have ever been through. I have been extremely lucky that I have a great group of supportive friends here on EP and in real life and family that loves me and have comforted me and given me strength, Thank you sooo much for your comments and words of wisdom :)

snoox225- thanks very much for the reminder :) You are right she is missed but she will always be in my heart.

i lost my mum in april last you i know how you feel but you all ways have your mum with you where ever you go it does it easy but you will allawys miss u mum may she rest in peace

PTMAN- Thank you, its been about a year and a half now, but I think of her EVERY day :)

i'm so sorry snowy, i will have you and your mom in my prayers.

mikehoncho- thank you very much, she passed away Feb 24, 2009....

Good luck, to the both of you. <3

Cabcraft- thanks so much :)

Snowbunny, ((((hugs)))), she knew, and you knew, what you felt, how you loved, and that is wondrous! X@

Thanks Hannee:)

woah! anyway, i'm happy for her. ^^,

HaneeRuthBlue- she passed away Feb 24, 2009. She is in a much better place and free from pain....

how is she today?

you deserve the compliments ^^,

HanneeRuthBlue- Thanks so much for your comments :)