Fisherman Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Well today was the day, like many before, I got that call that pretty much emotionally cripples you. After almost 93 years on this globe, nature has taken our mother. In the last couple weeks her physical condition was deteriorating and the fine nurses at the old folks home gave my brother and I the nod that it was coming. Fortunately, she still had her wits about her and quite coherent. My thanks for making it a pleasant stay at the Guildwood Nursing home go to the fine staff and, to my only and older brother who for many, many years and countless hours, took care of Mom both at home and gave her the extra quality of life in her last years at the nursing home. Mothers aren't forever, go visit yours soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 God Speed to your Mother Fisherman! She lived a nice long life, with a couple of lads to be proud of I'm sure! The last line's the truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences to you and your family Fisherman. Will be hugging my mum a little more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 93 years is a pretty amazing journey... I am sure you will have many memories of her tales to share with the great grandchildren some day. And a little reminder prayer for the next few days to think about for you: "Lord make me a channel of thy peace -- that where there is hatred, I may bring love -- that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness -- that where there is discord, I may bring harmony -- that where there is error, I may bring truth -- that where there is doubt, I may bring faith -- that where there is despair, I may bring hope -- that where there are shadows, I may bring light -- that where there is sadness, I may bring joy. Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted -- to understand, than to be understood -- to love, than to be loved. For it is by self-forgetting that one finds. It is by forgiving that one is forgiven. It is by dying that one awakens to Eternal Life... AMEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 93? Wow that's fantastic. Sorry to hear about her passing,regardless of the situation it's still gotta be tough. Condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Please accept Jackie and my deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Really sorry to hear that Fisherman. My condolances. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I feel for ya Fisherman. If your Mom was anything like mine, you will have a heart load of fantastic memories. I can even remember my Mom going on Camping trips with me when I was in Cubs (Scouts). I bet you can't pick a "best moment" as there were too many great moments throughout her time shared on Earth. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences to you and your family. Kind regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences fisherman to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences. Sounds like she led a great life and you will have much to be proud to keep her memories alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 So sorry to hear of your loss, sounds like she was quite a lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Hunter Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) My condolences.God Bless Hawg Hunter Edited June 8, 2010 by Hawg Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences to you and your family, Fisherman. Ninety-three is a good long life and a good part of that life was spent with her boys.....I'm sure she has no regrets. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences to you and your family. 93 - that's quite something - I have always been proud to say that my grandmother - Baba - lived to 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 All of our condolences to you buddy,and knowing she's in a better place is comfort for all......Chuck and Shelley... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Allow me to share my condolences as well. I know, some day, I'm gonna have to go through this as well. Sounds like she lived a long and happy life as not many make it to 93. Lots of great memories eh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sorry to hear Fisherman. That is a great age to achieve. My thoughts to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sincere condolences Fisherman. Moms are very special people, mine has been gone almost 4 years now and I still think of her every day. J... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Fisherman our thoughts and prayers are with you. There is a lot of love in your family. The love that your mom instilled in you will continue to grow in you and it will be shared through you to others. Your in our morning prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences and thoughts are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sorry to hear of this news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 My condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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