my mom is passing away...thank you for all your help and suppor

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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    I'm So Sorry
    Marc: My heart aches for you. You have been on these boards searching for answers to help your mom cope and you have truly been a devoted son. You mom, I know, is very proud of you. You are truly an inspirational person by the care you have shown. Please give your mom and hug and a kiss from me and I will also pray that she goes quietly and peacefully to heaven.

    Kim
  • dmdwins
    dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member

    I'm So Sorry
    Marc: My heart aches for you. You have been on these boards searching for answers to help your mom cope and you have truly been a devoted son. You mom, I know, is very proud of you. You are truly an inspirational person by the care you have shown. Please give your mom and hug and a kiss from me and I will also pray that she goes quietly and peacefully to heaven.

    Kim

    Please know
    Marc,
    Please know how deeply sorry I am that it seems the end is near. Know that you and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Dawn
  • fighting for mom
    fighting for mom Member Posts: 96
    dmdwins said:

    Please know
    Marc,
    Please know how deeply sorry I am that it seems the end is near. Know that you and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Dawn

    Prayers
    I am glad that you have gotten to spend this time with your mom. You must know how much it meant to her - to have you there helping her and being there for her. It is so hard to hear she is close to the end- but rather the beginning of the next phase. That is how my Mom talks about her diagnosis. I am not sure any of us are ever 'ready' for that next phase, but it is good that she will not be in pain anymore.

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time.

    Susan
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    So sorry
    Oh, Marc.

    I'm so sorry this time has come for you and your family. You have been such a rock for your mom, and she's been so strong in her fight against this beast. I was so hoping things would turn out differently.

    You are so right about cherishing people sooner rather than later. No one knows how much time we have here on earth, so we need to make the most of it and especially need to make time with our loved ones good.

    My prayers will be with you, and I hope you will come back and chat with us.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    tootsie1 said:

    So sorry
    Oh, Marc.

    I'm so sorry this time has come for you and your family. You have been such a rock for your mom, and she's been so strong in her fight against this beast. I was so hoping things would turn out differently.

    You are so right about cherishing people sooner rather than later. No one knows how much time we have here on earth, so we need to make the most of it and especially need to make time with our loved ones good.

    My prayers will be with you, and I hope you will come back and chat with us.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Mark
    I just sat here and cried my heart out over your post. I am so sorry about your Mom. I said a prayer for her and all of your family. You have many shoulders here.

    Jennie
  • dee42
    dee42 Member Posts: 23

    Mark
    I just sat here and cried my heart out over your post. I am so sorry about your Mom. I said a prayer for her and all of your family. You have many shoulders here.

    Jennie

    So sorry
    Mark, so sorry about your Mom...I can truly relate to your feelings as I recently lost my mom 2 weeks ago. She, too, fought a courageous six year battle, but no longer suffering from the horrid effects of this awful disease. I pray you find peace during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Dee
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Marc
    Marc,
    I'm so very, very sorry to hear about your mom. I will pray for her and you and your family. You are so right that we need to take advantage of all our time with our loved ones.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    My thoughts and prayers are with you
    Marc,

    You have been a tower of strength for your mom, and I'm sure she knows and appreciates everything you have done for her.

    I'm so sorry it's come to that time, all I know is that it's important your with her, as I remember I was there with my mum. It's a horrible thing to go through, but you feel deep down some where that they have gone while you were with them (I know some people don't get that chance)

    Please keep checking in with us, because I feel it will be important for you to let us know how you are doing.
    Big hugs to uou
    Sonia
  • marc24
    marc24 Member Posts: 92
    my mom passed away at 3pm yesterday
    Before i dissappear from these message boards, i would just like to comment on how strong my mom was. My mom technically lost her battle two days ago at 2pm, but she miraculously woke up and was able to speak and laugh with my other family members for another 3 hrs...then it got harder and harder for her to breathe....she was in a 100% oxygen for the next 17 hrs, just waiting on my brother who was flying from Virginia, and he got here at around 2pm yesterday. He had about an hr with her and us praying around her, until we all decided to take her out of life support, which is one of her wishes when she was able. She was asked this question just three days ago but it still surreal that it just happened. SO my mom is gone, but i know she will live on forever. Thank you all for the support and i definitely wish each and everyone one of u, whetehr u are a caregiver or a patient/survivor yourself, to not give up as my mom didnt. The last few words she uttered was "i am tired" but before that, she was mentioning, "i want to get ready to go home" which means all this time during her hardship, she just wants to get better. Take care everyone - MARC
  • marc24
    marc24 Member Posts: 92
    my mom passed away at 3pm yesterday
    Before i dissappear from these message boards, i would just like to comment on how strong my mom was. My mom technically lost her battle two days ago at 2pm, but she miraculously woke up and was able to speak and laugh with my other family members for another 3 hrs...then it got harder and harder for her to breathe....she was in a 100% oxygen for the next 17 hrs, just waiting on my brother who was flying from Virginia, and he got here at around 2pm yesterday. He had about an hr with her and us praying around her, until we all decided to take her out of life support, which is one of her wishes when she was able. She was asked this question just three days ago but it still surreal that it just happened. SO my mom is gone, but i know she will live on forever. Thank you all for the support and i definitely wish each and everyone one of u, whetehr u are a caregiver or a patient/survivor yourself, to not give up as my mom didnt. The last few words she uttered was "i am tired" but before that, she was mentioning, "i want to get ready to go home" which means all this time during her hardship, she just wants to get better. Take care everyone - MARC
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    marc24 said:

    my mom passed away at 3pm yesterday
    Before i dissappear from these message boards, i would just like to comment on how strong my mom was. My mom technically lost her battle two days ago at 2pm, but she miraculously woke up and was able to speak and laugh with my other family members for another 3 hrs...then it got harder and harder for her to breathe....she was in a 100% oxygen for the next 17 hrs, just waiting on my brother who was flying from Virginia, and he got here at around 2pm yesterday. He had about an hr with her and us praying around her, until we all decided to take her out of life support, which is one of her wishes when she was able. She was asked this question just three days ago but it still surreal that it just happened. SO my mom is gone, but i know she will live on forever. Thank you all for the support and i definitely wish each and everyone one of u, whetehr u are a caregiver or a patient/survivor yourself, to not give up as my mom didnt. The last few words she uttered was "i am tired" but before that, she was mentioning, "i want to get ready to go home" which means all this time during her hardship, she just wants to get better. Take care everyone - MARC

    Oh Marc...
    how strong your mom was till the end, I am so in tears here, and know she is in a much better place, I remember when you both came to these boards, and when she was even starting to feel normal alittle, and going out, this happened to her so quick, and I'm so sorry for this, I feel horrible for you and her and wish you both had more time together. I will miss you and her and hope your life goes on for the best, you were a wonderful caretaker and she loved you so much, she is still all around you, and you can tell she was ready to go "home" where there is no pain, my prayers are with the both of you, if I can stop blubbering, I do hope you stop and say hi to us still Marc, and let us know how you're doing, again, I'm so sorry for her, this was too quick.


    Hugssssss!
    ~Donna
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    marc24 said:

    my mom passed away at 3pm yesterday
    Before i dissappear from these message boards, i would just like to comment on how strong my mom was. My mom technically lost her battle two days ago at 2pm, but she miraculously woke up and was able to speak and laugh with my other family members for another 3 hrs...then it got harder and harder for her to breathe....she was in a 100% oxygen for the next 17 hrs, just waiting on my brother who was flying from Virginia, and he got here at around 2pm yesterday. He had about an hr with her and us praying around her, until we all decided to take her out of life support, which is one of her wishes when she was able. She was asked this question just three days ago but it still surreal that it just happened. SO my mom is gone, but i know she will live on forever. Thank you all for the support and i definitely wish each and everyone one of u, whetehr u are a caregiver or a patient/survivor yourself, to not give up as my mom didnt. The last few words she uttered was "i am tired" but before that, she was mentioning, "i want to get ready to go home" which means all this time during her hardship, she just wants to get better. Take care everyone - MARC

    Marc, please stay in touch...you are family here, too!
    What a trooper! I'm sending my hugs to you all....

    remember....from in front of your eyes, into your heart, where she will live on forever!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    KathiM said:

    Marc, please stay in touch...you are family here, too!
    What a trooper! I'm sending my hugs to you all....

    remember....from in front of your eyes, into your heart, where she will live on forever!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Hugs!
    Bless her soul.......I am a believer, she's around.
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    You are in my prayers....
    and as mentioned above, when it is time, the gates of heaven will open their doors for her and she will be in a better place.
  • marc24
    marc24 Member Posts: 92
    KathiM said:

    Marc, please stay in touch...you are family here, too!
    What a trooper! I'm sending my hugs to you all....

    remember....from in front of your eyes, into your heart, where she will live on forever!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Oh KathiM
    I'm not going anywhere, might visit less frequently, but these message boards are littered by my questions for the last 4 months so its nice to see my own post once in a while to remind me of my mom, and also why my mom is in a better place...i never realized how much suffering she experienced over the last 4 months, esp. with my questions on pain, so this means that she is in a better place cuz there is no pain there....on the flip side, thre is a lot of hope out there and everyone keep on fighting because there is a lot to live for.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    marc24 said:

    my mom passed away at 3pm yesterday
    Before i dissappear from these message boards, i would just like to comment on how strong my mom was. My mom technically lost her battle two days ago at 2pm, but she miraculously woke up and was able to speak and laugh with my other family members for another 3 hrs...then it got harder and harder for her to breathe....she was in a 100% oxygen for the next 17 hrs, just waiting on my brother who was flying from Virginia, and he got here at around 2pm yesterday. He had about an hr with her and us praying around her, until we all decided to take her out of life support, which is one of her wishes when she was able. She was asked this question just three days ago but it still surreal that it just happened. SO my mom is gone, but i know she will live on forever. Thank you all for the support and i definitely wish each and everyone one of u, whetehr u are a caregiver or a patient/survivor yourself, to not give up as my mom didnt. The last few words she uttered was "i am tired" but before that, she was mentioning, "i want to get ready to go home" which means all this time during her hardship, she just wants to get better. Take care everyone - MARC

    Very sorry
    Marc,

    I'm so very sorry about your mom. I know it's a bite. But what a blessing that you had those few bonus hours when she was able to talk to the family and share more precious moments. I'm sure you will treasure that time forever.

    Please come by and let us know how you are. I'll be praying for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    take care Marc
    Oh, Marc-

    Even though you said it was happening, I'm still sad for you to hear she did actually pass on.
    I've heard of stories of others too who got to rally before their death so they were coherent to visit with family members before finally dying. I'm glad you and the family at least got that time with her.
    You take care and take time for yourself. As a grieving son, you will go through different stages over time- so allow yourself that.

    Blessings to you,
    Lisa
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    marc24 said:

    my mom passed away at 3pm yesterday
    Before i dissappear from these message boards, i would just like to comment on how strong my mom was. My mom technically lost her battle two days ago at 2pm, but she miraculously woke up and was able to speak and laugh with my other family members for another 3 hrs...then it got harder and harder for her to breathe....she was in a 100% oxygen for the next 17 hrs, just waiting on my brother who was flying from Virginia, and he got here at around 2pm yesterday. He had about an hr with her and us praying around her, until we all decided to take her out of life support, which is one of her wishes when she was able. She was asked this question just three days ago but it still surreal that it just happened. SO my mom is gone, but i know she will live on forever. Thank you all for the support and i definitely wish each and everyone one of u, whetehr u are a caregiver or a patient/survivor yourself, to not give up as my mom didnt. The last few words she uttered was "i am tired" but before that, she was mentioning, "i want to get ready to go home" which means all this time during her hardship, she just wants to get better. Take care everyone - MARC

    In my prayers
    Marc you and your family and mom are in my prayers. Please take this time to grieve and realize that you did every thing you could do to help her. Please you and you come back on these boards as much as you want as you are part of the family now.

    Kim
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Marc
    Marc,
    My heart hurts for you and your family. You have been a wonderful son to your mother during her fight. She was a strong woman, she is now at peace. Know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893

    Marc
    Marc,
    My heart hurts for you and your family. You have been a wonderful son to your mother during her fight. She was a strong woman, she is now at peace. Know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    To Comfort You and know others care...
    I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Please know that your mom would want the best for you and for you to continue on every day putting your best foot forward and honoring her by your success in life and kindness to others.
    I have a special prayer which I keep near me which has been a great comfort to me. I hope it is a comfort to you too.
    ----------
    In Memory Of a Mother
    “ I remember thee in this solemn hour, my dear mother. I remember the days when thou didst dwell on Earth and thy tender love watched over me like a guardian angel. Thou hast gone from me, but the bond which unites our souls can never be severed; thine image lives within my heart. May the merciful Father reward the for the faithfulness and kindness thou has ever shown me; may he lift up the light of his countenance upon thee, and grant thee eternal peace. Amen.”