MOM
I know this is about MS, and not C, but perhaps the battle she fought could help someone. I know it sure helped me. Not once during tx would I have traded places with her. I had hope of beating the one in the ring with me. Mom did not. And thru it all she never really complained, or griped about what life had dealt her with MS, though she did get frustrated by the extreme limitations those last few years. Trying to pick up the phone to answer a call became an impossible task, like holding a pen and being able to write anything, or using a knife to cut-up food, etc., etc...And every struggle to accomplish some difficult challenge of movement with her hands or legs was followed by a couple minutes of rest, and then on to the next difficult task, without gripe...And even up to the end, there she was on her recliner, or in the wheelchair, smiling, and asking me how I'm feeling in a way that told me she truly wanted to know. And every time I asked her how she's doing, without failure, she'd answer, "Well, you know, I just might make it," to which I'd typically reply, "I know you will, Mom." This one, folks, is Joe Frazier's best body shot landing square, and leaving broken ribs inside me.
I ask that on Tuesday, the day Mom's body is placed in it's final resting place, as many of you who read this will just say the Lord's Prayer, followed by the name, "Mary." The Lord will know which Mary you're referring to.
kcass
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Sorry
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. It sounds like she bravely fought this for some time and made the best out of it all. I can hear in your words the love you feel for her. I will for sure be saying a prayer on Tuesday for both of you. I am happy for you that you got to spend so many years with her, many don't get that time. My mom died when I was 11.
I'm sorry again for your loss.
Billie0 -
Kent.....
I am so sorry for your loss....and fully understand your statement about Joe Frazier giving you his best body shot. Your mom sounds like a strong and gracious lady, and I'll feel priveledged saying the Lord's Prayer on Tuesday.
Rest in peace, Mary....Hugs to you, Kent.
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Thank you-phrannie51 said:Kent.....
I am so sorry for your loss....and fully understand your statement about Joe Frazier giving you his best body shot. Your mom sounds like a strong and gracious lady, and I'll feel priveledged saying the Lord's Prayer on Tuesday.
Rest in peace, Mary....Hugs to you, Kent.
p
Phrannie. Truly does mean a lot to me, and to Mom. And, Billie, I also thank you, and am sorry for your loss long ago, and when you were so young. Truly sorry.
kcass0 -
Kent,CivilMatt said:sorry
Dear Kent,
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your Mother, she sounded like a truly wonderful person and the kind of Mom everyone should have.
Bless you and your family.
Matt
I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. I have set my cell phone reminder for Tuesday. I will certainly say a prayer for your mother, Mary.
Whispered a prayer for your comfort as well as your Dad, family just before posting this.
Best,
Tim0 -
The Lord's prayer
Kent,
I am so deeply touched by the love I read in your post. And I am so very sorry for the loss of your much loved Mother. I will definatly being saying the prayer on Tuesday. My Mother's name was Mary too. Many warm thoughts sent out to your Father, yourself and all family members. Katie0 -
MS and Mary and my Robbie Leighkatenorwood said:The Lord's prayer
Kent,
I am so deeply touched by the love I read in your post. And I am so very sorry for the loss of your much loved Mother. I will definatly being saying the prayer on Tuesday. My Mother's name was Mary too. Many warm thoughts sent out to your Father, yourself and all family members. Katie
Kent, I am sorry to hear about your mother and her struggles and lift praises for her peace now.
My 29 year old daughter, Robbie Leigh, received a confirmed diagnosis of aggressive MS two weeks ago and has had her first round of steroids for optic neuritis. We are beginning this journey together and I hope all the work with people like your mother will be used to help Robbie Leigh.
I will remember Mary on Tuesday and many days in the future, I am sure.
What a blessing our mothers are, Kent.0 -
Sorry.Noellesmom said:MS and Mary and my Robbie Leigh
Kent, I am sorry to hear about your mother and her struggles and lift praises for her peace now.
My 29 year old daughter, Robbie Leigh, received a confirmed diagnosis of aggressive MS two weeks ago and has had her first round of steroids for optic neuritis. We are beginning this journey together and I hope all the work with people like your mother will be used to help Robbie Leigh.
I will remember Mary on Tuesday and many days in the future, I am sure.
What a blessing our mothers are, Kent.
Kent, my heart goes out to you filled with prayers for the loss
of your mother Mary. She sounded like a wonderful strong woman.
You bet we will say the Lord's prayer on Tuesday for her.
Condolences and sympathy for you and your family.
God bless
Tonsil dad,
Dan.0 -
SorryTonsil Dad said:Sorry.
Kent, my heart goes out to you filled with prayers for the loss
of your mother Mary. She sounded like a wonderful strong woman.
You bet we will say the Lord's prayer on Tuesday for her.
Condolences and sympathy for you and your family.
God bless
Tonsil dad,
Dan.
so sorry for your losses.0 -
Kent
So very sorry for your tremendous loss. What a comfort and inspiration your mother must have been for you. And what a comfort and inspiration you must have been for her. I'm sure she was very very proud of the way you fought your battles at the same time she was fighting hers. I will be holding you in my thoughts on Tuesday.
Deb0 -
MY Prayers are with you
Kent, so sorry to hear about your mother.
Prayers and condolences from my family to yours.
Mike0 -
Kentluv4lacrosse said:MY Prayers are with you
Kent, so sorry to hear about your mother.
Prayers and condolences from my family to yours.
Mike
So Sorry for your loss. I lost my mom at age 23 to cancer. I know what you are feeling, but I can tell that time helps. You don't forget, but you don't think about it every day like you probably are now.....take care my friend.
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Our prayers are withhawk711 said:Kent
So Sorry for your loss. I lost my mom at age 23 to cancer. I know what you are feeling, but I can tell that time helps. You don't forget, but you don't think about it every day like you probably are now.....take care my friend.
Steve
you Kent. Moms are so special sounds like God gave you a great mom. Peace be with you and your family.0 -
Sorry for your loss
Kent,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time. I lost my mother to MS on my 30th birthday so always will remember her. My mom was very similar and never once complained about anything she enjoyed life everyday. She enjoyed the little things like birds chirping and the smell of flowers in our yard and had more faith than anyone I knew. I will say the Lord's Prayer for Mary.
Randy0
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