Valerie
Active member
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2008
- Messages
- 89
- Reason
- Lost a loved one
- Country
- CA
- State
- Ontario
- City
- Kanata
My dear Mom has regained the ability to move freely once again. As my five year old daughter has put it "Mamu is an angel now".
As our family gathered around the dinner table on Christmas Eve, having filled our plates and raised our glasses to Mom and her absence from the table, we received the phone call to say she was leaving us. We would not make it to her side in time ~ nor did she want that.
Mom's passing was on her own terms, knowing her whole family was gathered together as we are every year, surrounded by the love and support of each other to help us through. She had the wonderful caring people from hospice at her side, those whom had become dear friends to her in the past four months. We know in our hearts that it was exactly how she wanted it to be.
The last few days were a struggle for Mom and for us all as well. She endured the inability to communicate her needs for those two days finding the strength to hold on until Christmas Eve. This selfless act was how she lived her life and demonstrates what kind of a mother and teacher I had.
She lived her life as a kind, caring and thoughtful person. And still the last two and a half years with grace, courage and the most wonderful spirit. She lived so bravely and daily found the silver lining. Now she is at peace. I am so incredibly proud of her and hope I will do her proud in my life.
I have found strength and courage in the threads of this forum and from being privy to your experiences. Thank you for the support and thoughtfulness you have shown me directly and indirectly. May you all continue to gain love and strength from the friendship, connections and incredible support that this forum provides.
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.
As our family gathered around the dinner table on Christmas Eve, having filled our plates and raised our glasses to Mom and her absence from the table, we received the phone call to say she was leaving us. We would not make it to her side in time ~ nor did she want that.
Mom's passing was on her own terms, knowing her whole family was gathered together as we are every year, surrounded by the love and support of each other to help us through. She had the wonderful caring people from hospice at her side, those whom had become dear friends to her in the past four months. We know in our hearts that it was exactly how she wanted it to be.
The last few days were a struggle for Mom and for us all as well. She endured the inability to communicate her needs for those two days finding the strength to hold on until Christmas Eve. This selfless act was how she lived her life and demonstrates what kind of a mother and teacher I had.
She lived her life as a kind, caring and thoughtful person. And still the last two and a half years with grace, courage and the most wonderful spirit. She lived so bravely and daily found the silver lining. Now she is at peace. I am so incredibly proud of her and hope I will do her proud in my life.
I have found strength and courage in the threads of this forum and from being privy to your experiences. Thank you for the support and thoughtfulness you have shown me directly and indirectly. May you all continue to gain love and strength from the friendship, connections and incredible support that this forum provides.
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.