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Offline Del the cat

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Sad Times
« on: September 10, 2015, 02:27:12 pm »
My Mum passed away last night, she was 92 but bright as a button, had a pacemaker and was unsteady on her legs.
(We lost my Dad last November)
We suspect her body may not have coped with a load of wasp stings she got whilst gardening a few days earlier!
But she still joked... "it took me 5 minutes to walk up the garden, but with those wasps chasin' me I came back a damn sight quicker".
Whatever it was that sent her on her way it was relatively quick and the hospital made sure she was in no pain. (admitted at 4pm... passed at 10:10 pm)
I didn't get there in time to say goodbye but my brother and Sis told her I was on the way and we'd all see her in the morning... she passed in her sleep.
Our Mums are the unsung heroes, maybe they don't show us how to mend engines and make bows... but the heal our grazed knees and broken adolescent hearts, dust us off and set us back on our way. They grand-mother our kids, and they feed and soothe us all.
Spare a thought for all our Mums who bear the pain of the world unfinchingly  :'(
Hope she's found some peace...
Del
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Offline bubby

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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2015, 02:32:52 pm »
Sad indeed Del, remember the good times and i hope it softens the pain
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Offline Aaron H

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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2015, 02:44:40 pm »
I'm sorry for your loss Del,  I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Aaron
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Offline Ed Brooks

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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2015, 02:47:49 pm »
Sorry for your loss Del.. Ed
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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2015, 03:01:12 pm »
So sorry to hear that Del , been there And it ant easy. Mom's are so special as you said. I am sure you will miss her greatly . You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers . Pappy
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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2015, 03:06:31 pm »
Sorry to hear the news Del. I'm glad she was able to live such a long life. Keep your chin up my friend.
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2015, 03:17:00 pm »
Thanks everyone...
It will be the end of an era, the old family home will be sold :(... but I'm sure there will be a new family for it who will enjoy the Hampshire countryside...
Maybe even another kid who will discover the Yew that grows nearby :).
Life goes on.
Del
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Offline Ranasp

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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2015, 03:20:35 pm »
Sorry about your loss, she sounded like quite a character.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2015, 03:26:54 pm »
Sorry to hear that bud. My condolences to you and your family. Sounds like a good lady and she lived a long life at 92. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2015, 03:38:59 pm »
Sorry for your loss, Del. My Mom passed a few years ago at 92. All 4 of her kids were with her for her last week but the morning she passed I had just gone out for a walk. Mom's know what they mean to their kids and you were in her heart when she went. She was fortunate not to have suffer long and apparently kept her wit until the end.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2015, 04:33:37 pm »
I'm sorry my friend.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2015, 07:25:07 pm »
My heart goes out to you and Mrs the Cat.  If there is anything I can do, just send me a shout.
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Offline Badly Bent

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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2015, 07:32:13 pm »
My condolences to you and your family Del, sounds like you had a good deal of love for your mom.
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Offline longbowhntr

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Re: Sad Times
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2015, 07:47:09 pm »
Sure sorry to hear that. It it's never easy to go thru that. Cherish the memories.

God Bless you and your family.
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2015, 07:50:08 pm »
I'm very sorry, Del. When my Mother passed my sister, brothers and nieces and nephews were there. I had gone home for a few things because everything was stable and got the call when I was at the house. Remember the good things, my friend.
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