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LisaLisa627
LisaLisa627 Member Posts: 3
edited June 2014 in Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care

I only posted here once about my mom and it was a question about if I should go see her now or wait.  i so appreciate all of your answers because of it I did  go and spend a glorious week with her.  It is with great sadness that I have to say that she passed away last Friday morning.  I would have regretted it for the rest of my life had I not come!  and she was doing so good last Tuesday that I almost flew home this weekend, but something prompted me to wait.  and it was Wednesday that she went straight downhill.  She fought until the end and just kept telling us she was going to get out of bed and walk again so she could start chemo.  My mom was the most amazing person I have ever known and gave of herself selflessly even when she was fighting the beast.  there is a void here now that she is gone and i will miss her forever.  But, i got to tell her how much i love and how very much I will miss her for the rest of my life.  I love you mom!  I pray she is up in heaven with my dad doing all the things she never got to do here on earth and living in the big beautiful mansion she so deserved. 

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  • mrsnjband
    mrsnjband Member Posts: 1,409
    edited January 2011

    So sorry to hear about your mom.  I'm glad you got some extra time to spend with her. 

    Sending love & support! NJ

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  • ElaineD
    ElaineD Member Posts: 2,265
    edited January 2011

    So sorry to hear your news-condolences to you and your family. Am so glad that you were able to spend quality time with her-it sounds too as if her passing was very peaceful-in time this will be of comfort to you.

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  • JanetinVirginia
    JanetinVirginia Member Posts: 1,516
    edited January 2011

    Oh Lisa.  My sincere condolences to you & family.   She was blessed to have such a wonderful daughter who loves her so much.  She will live on through you in ways you can't imagine right now.  God bless.

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  • Alpal
    Alpal Member Posts: 1,785
    edited January 2011

    Lisa, I am so very sorry about your mom. The older I get, the more I believe that we always need to listen to our inner voice. I'm so glad that you decided to stay longer. You're a wonderful daughter and have no reasons for regrets.

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  • catbill
    catbill Member Posts: 326
    edited January 2011

    Lisa-

    I am so sorry for your (and your family's) loss.  I am glad you got to see you mother and spend the time you did.  God bless you. 

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited January 2011

    Lisa, I know you gave your mother peace by being there. Now take some of the love and take care of yourself! I'm so glad you went to her, sweetie!

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited January 2011

    Dear Lisa, I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family.  I'm so glad you got to be with your mom and tell her you love her.  That will always be a comfort to you.  As time goes by you will realize that each time you think of her - it brings her back into your life.  Each memory will bring a sad smile to your face.  Karen

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  • KentuckyMom
    KentuckyMom Member Posts: 148
    edited January 2011

    My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  How very wonderful that you got to spend time with her that was full of joy and good memories.

    Hugs and Blessings

    Jean

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  • amlg1
    amlg1 Member Posts: 596
    edited January 2011

    So sorry about your mom.I am sure she was at peace knowing you were there.What a wonderful daughter!

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  • mamanmidwife
    mamanmidwife Member Posts: 689
    edited January 2011

    my deepest condolence an may she rest in peace. i'm so happy you go to spent time with her

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  • sandiessoldier4
    sandiessoldier4 Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2011

    Hi Lisa,

    I lost my mom the day after Christmas to this awful disease and our stories seem similar. My mom fought for 11 years (6 with metastatic disease) and was still talking about going for chemotherapy in her final days. I still cannot believe she is gone and I don't know how to wrap my brain around it.

    I hope our moms will meet in heaven and give each other a high five for a job well done!

    One day at a time.....

    Courtney 

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