My mother passed away this morning while we were at church. I can't say she died peacefully, but I know she's now at peace because she is with her Lord Jesus. Thanks for all the prayers and kind thoughts.
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I am so sorry to hear this. I know she has had a rough time and pray that she is now at peace.
I never know what to say at times like this...
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Hugs, ~Missy
Posted by Michelle M (Member # 7200) on :
Oh my goodness, Tutu. That was very fast. I am so sorry. All the saying you're going to be prepared does not prepare. I hope loving memories and peace are filling you. OUR love is.
Tears in eyes for your sorrow.
Michelle
Posted by pab (Member # 904) on :
I'm so sorry Gayle. I'll keep you in my prayers. Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
My condolences, Gayle.
I'm also not good at knowing what to say... Her suffering is over and she is at peace, now.
My thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry. Posted by URsodeer2me (Member # 2258) on :
I am so very sorry for you.
Will keep you in my prayers.
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
Gayle, At least now, your Mom's at peace.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andie
Posted by cbb (Member # 788) on :
My condolences to you and the members of your family at this sad time.
When I lost my father, I knew in my mind that it was for the best, but my heart was not convinced. It helped me to look for the positives....not always easy to find, but they're there if you search.
Know that you have lots of love and support from your "LymeNet Family". Everyone here helped me so much in February. It's amazing how you can feel the caring, no matter how many miles it has to travel.
Will pray for all of you to receive the peace and strength that you need at this time.
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
My heart breaks, knowing that 'your' heart is broken and grieving.
My words are so woefully deficient for YOU!!!
Peace be with you and your family. Take care and take your time thru all this. Its not easy and we all wish so much caring and understanding,,, for "YOU"!!! Warmest regards, --d--
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by cbb: Know that you have lots of love and support from your "LymeNet Family". Everyone here helped me so much in February. It's amazing how you can feel the caring, no matter how many miles it has to travel.
I feel it and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Posted by tequeslady (Member # 6832) on :
I'm so sorry, lymetoo. I know you're hurting. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by lymeout (Member # 8045) on :
This is an especially hard time to have to say goodbye to your mother. Even knowing that she is in the best of all places doesn't take away the pain. You will be in my prayers for the days to come. Cindy
Posted by I Have Lyme Etc (Member # 7439) on :
TuTu Im so sorry to see of your moms passing..Please forgive me as I remember reading that she was ill but I dont remember with what. I too have lost my Mom and it's so very very hard.. We think we will be prepaired for it but there really is nothing we can do to actually prepair for when it arrives.. Please know that you will be both be in my prayers..
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
Iam so sorry for you God give you comfort and peace in this time.To be absent from the body is to present with the Lord.
Posted by Melanie Reber (Member # 3707) on :
My Dearest Gayle,
May God's love blanket you with warmth and acceptance, strength and understanding, wisdom and peace.
We love you, Melanie
Posted by dontlikeliver (Member # 4749) on :
I'm sorry Lymetutu - my condolences go out to your and your family
DLL
Posted by Somerset (Member # 7534) on :
Lymetoo, Sharing in your sorrow...with heartfelt sympathy. Love, Robin
Posted by JillF (Member # 5553) on :
I am so, so sorry!
This happened to my family around this time last year. So if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm only a PM or email away.
I will be thinking and praying for your family during this holiday season.
Posted by ponytail (Member # 36) on :
I'm sorry to read this but feel you believe in the everafter. I miss having my father here with me everyday but know someday we will be together again.
I pray you and your family will receive peace knowing your mom is indeed in a better place. My heart goes out to you.
Sherry
Posted by daniella (Member # 6753) on :
Lymetoo... So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother...My condolences go out to you and your family...peace
daniella
Posted by Linda LD (Member # 6663) on :
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your Mom. It is so wonderful that you loved each other so much--that makes you very lucky. You will always have her in your heart and memories.
Linda
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I'm so sorry that you've lost mother. I know my husband lost both in parents and a brother in the last 5 years to the evil cancer and this time of year it can be emotionally hard. While families are gathering, he's going to the cemetary to decorate for Christmas and he says it still hurts so much.
So Gayle, I'm saying a prayer that you can find joy during this holiday season and not have your heart to heavy with grief. May God be with you and comfort you. Let some peace be with you lyme sister.
Take care, Pam
Posted by Monica (Member # 224) on :
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. It is not easy to lose a parent. I still miss my mother every day and it's been over three years since she passed.
God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Posted by sofy (Member # 5721) on :
So sorry for your loss but glad to read that you are at peace with her passing. I always find it reassuring when someone who had suffered the loss of a loved one finds comfort is knowing its just part of our "being"
Posted by Mo (Member # 2863) on :
I'm so sorry for your loss, LymeToo.
May peace and healing shine over your family!
Mo
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
Gayle,
My heartfelt sympathies to you/family on your Mom's passing.
She raised quite a special daughter and got to enjoy the fruits of her labor raising you. I know you were there constantly as I was with both of my parents.
Yes, she is at peace now. Continue talking to her daily as you always did; listen for her touches or a smell of her perfume.
I'll try to get some sympathy poems posted in a general post for several of you who have lost loved ones.
Posted by lymeloco (Member # 7192) on :
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. There's not much one can say to take the pain away, but know that we are all here for you. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Posted by pq (Member # 6886) on :
Tutu, my sincere condolences for your great loss!
Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :
Nothing I can say will take away the pain of losing a parent. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessed be the Lord who daily bears us up. God is our salvation. Psalm 68:19
Hiker
Posted by islandgirl (Member # 5914) on :
Ah Tutu, My thoughts are with you. Your mom raised a very special person...you! Such caring you did and continue to do for all of us, even under the strain of your Mom's illness.
God Bless. Peggy
Posted by lymemomtooo (Member # 5396) on :
Tutu..I was not on to see this yesterday..I am so sorry...But everything has a time...So let this be the time for her peace..
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted: A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;....."
May you find support at home and here to help you thru..lymemomtooo
Posted by henson2 (Member # 463) on :
LymeToo,
I pray that you find strength and peace. I wish there were something I could say to ease the ache. We love you and need you, and you are so very special, please take care of yourself.
When my mom lost her mom, she said what kept her going was believing that at the end we are together again. I think we do watch over our loved ones.
My sincere sympathy, and many warm, caring thoughts sent to you. May the miracle of hope at this season outshine the ache. Please surround yourself with the caring and concern of so many of us who care about you. Love and ((((Hugs)))) henson
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
Tutu,
I started a new post...sympathy poem collection for you and someone else who recently lost a loved one.
Hope you find some comfort in them especically my 1st Christmas in Heaven and I'M FREE....
your online friend,
Posted by mimi (Member # 6680) on :
Lymetoo, I am so very sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. I know there are no words that will help you during this time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless mimi
Posted by hopeful123 (Member # 3244) on :
gayle,
I am very sorry to learn of your mother's death. It is especially difficult to lose someone during this season.
Everyone at lymenet appreciates you and all you do, so you know we will keep you in our hearts.
take good care of yourself
best, hopeful
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Thank you all so very much. I'm in Houston now, and we went up to the church today. It is so beautifully decorated. One thing that makes it really special is that she made several gorgeous nativities for the church many years ago.
One will be under the tree in full sight of the congregation and one is in the entry way to the church. She also made a beautiful pair of angels and those will be on display as well. During the rest of the year they have them in a china display cabinet in the parlor.
I think it's so special that she died at Christmas, because she loved it so much. Makes it hard, but it's very meaningful too.
Thanks for all your loving concern. All you have to do is say you're there for me. That's all any of us can do for each other.
God Bless You.
Posted by suel (Member # 8198) on :
Sorry for your loss Lymetoo Prayers are with you and your family Suel
Posted by trails (Member # 1620) on :
I am so sorry. Trails Posted by SAK (Member # 7387) on :
My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the truth that she's still around you, you just cannot see her. She is an angel watching over you now. We'll all be together again one day. Many blessings to you and yours.
Posted by elle (Member # 7721) on :
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Posted by JillF (Member # 5553) on :
"Christmas in Heaven"
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year..
I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face?
I'll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell him of your love so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing for I am spending Christmas in heaven and I'm walking with the King.
A note from the author "Wanda Bencke"
Lysandra Kay Bencke was my thirteen year old handicapped daughter. On Christmas day 1997, Lysandra had a seizure and was in a coma for five days before she passed away. During those five days I wrote "Christmas in Heaven".
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Dear Gayle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was so sad to open this post after reading the title. One thing that does make me feel better is that you got to spent that special time with her before she passed. You and your family were so blessed to be able to do that at least. Well, you are in my prayers, and I wish you well and health and healing during this sad time. You mean so much to so many of us. Please take the time for you and your family. Like I said before "we'll hold down the fort for you!" I am sure she is watching over you and thanking you for being such a wonderful daughter. You will get through this. Lots of Love, WildCondor Posted by charlie (Member # 25) on :
It's always rough watching a parent decline then depart.(been there}
Jenny and I send prayers your way.
Posted by Loribelle (Member # 6293) on :
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Dear Gayle,
I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like it continues to be a deep exprience for you. You were so lucky to have such a creative and wonderful mom.
I cherish the time I spent with my mom before she died and have many happy memories. She also loved Christmas and as we dcorated the house (many items made by her) we told stories of her time with us and laughed and were grateful all over again.
Take good care of yourself during this special time.
You are appreciated!!!
With healing smiles and laughter....lightfoot Posted by meg (Member # 22) on :
I'm so sorry Tuu, my father died 2 years ago and I know how hard this is.....I'm hoping your faith will see you and your family thru this.
God bless you all. ****************** For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down--when we die and leave these bodies--we will have a home in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands...So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:1,
[ 22. December 2005, 08:48 PM: Message edited by: meg ]
Posted by lifeline (Member # 3445) on :
Oh, Lymetoo, I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Only time can heal your heart of this great loss.
Hugs,
lifeline
Posted by Nal (Member # 6801) on :
My sympathies to you and your family. God Bless all of you.
Nancy
Posted by Jellybelly (Member # 7142) on :
Oh Tutu, I am so very sorry. I lost my dad unexpectedly 2 years ago and I know the pain you are feeling right now. I can't even think of anything to say, except I am sorry.
Posted by chroniccosmic (Member # 7789) on :
Lymetoo,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother.
You should be very proud of the daughter that you were to her. I could see the love by the way you spoke of her.
Sending my love and prayers.
Posted by snowboarder (Member # 6346) on :
Gayle,
Sending cyber hugs to you. So sorry to hear about your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Sorry this is so late. I haven't been on the board in a while.
Posted by Sue vG (Member # 3143) on :
(((((Lymteoo)))))
I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family comfort and healing,
Sue
Posted by fatigued15 (Member # 6437) on :
Lymetoo, Sorry. I am sure it is a very difficult time for you. Prayers and sympathy come your way. May wonderful memories help get you during this time.
Posted by FightFireWithWater (Member # 5781) on :
Tutu,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. How fortunate that she had you to look after her so attentively.
In addition to her faith, it must have given your mother much comfort to know that part of her would live on in her lovely daughter.
Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :
Hi Tutu, I hope you will cherish your good memories and find comfort there.
Ann - OH
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Thank you all so very much. It really warmed my heart to read your messages today.
We are in South Texas, spending Christmas with my in-laws.
The funeral was wonderful and so full of meaning. Everyone who "should have been there" WAS, and that was comforting to me. I felt my mother's presence there too.
I miss you all very much. Merry Christmas to all and may we all have a much better 2006!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
Tutu,
Here is my direct link of sympathy poems I posted for you and others. Last week I tried for someone else, but just couldn't accomplish it then.
Lymetoo - I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Blessed thoughts and prayers are coming your way to you and yours. She is now at peace with God. Please take good care of YOU during this trying time.
Love and prayers, Deb
Posted by cigi (Member # 6600) on :
Tutu, I'm so sorry about your mom. I know this is late,but I just read about it now. I haven't been on lymenet in a while - we've moved and alot has been going on. I lost my mom in 1997 - you feel like you lost a part of yourself when it's your mom. Again, I'm sorry and e-mail me whenever you want to.
Hope you're doing well. Take care and God bless, Cigi
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Thanks, cigi. It's never too late to say you care. Hugs!
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