Lost my Mom today

[Sheila]

You may have noticed I have not been on the boards much lately, but have been spending time helping to care for my Mom who was diagnosed with liver cancer earlier this year. She has always been my hero, a 23 yr breast cancer survivor. She passed away this morning at home, very peacefully. She was 82, but we are never ready to lose our Mom! I had been with her almost nonstop the last few days. Just yesterday, she said to me, cancer is an awful thing, but it gives one time to make plans and say goodbyes if needed. I am so happy she didnt suffer, and had her children around her to care for her in the end....my Dad will be lost without her, they would have been married 64 years in a couple weeks.
My heart is heavy tonight....I talked to her everyday, and life will be different now. THank you all for all your thoughts and prayers on this journey, they were felt across the miles.

[msleslie]

Praying that God provide you & your family with strength, comfort, and peace during this time. May your heart be filled with only wonderful memories of the joyous times you have shared with you Mom.

[caya]

So sorry about your dear Mom, Sheila.

May you and your family know no more sorrow.

all the best
caya

[adelay]

My thought and prayers are with you and your family. God bless each of you.

[whatz]

Sheila,
No, we're never ready to loose our moms. Thoughts and prayers to you and 2Thess 4:17
...We who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds.

[Kim in DC]

Sorry for your loss .

Kim

[StephN]

Oh, Sheila -
So very sorry. I thought maybe you were on a vigil. This is always a hard time of the year for me as well, since tomorrow will mark 3 years since my Dad passed on.

Nothing takes the place of our parents. You still have one, and I know you and your siblings will be there for him.

She is at peace.

[Becky]

Dear Sheila

I am so sorry for your loss. We are never ready to lose anyone close to us but mother is especially dear.

You, your father and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[tricia keegan]

Oh Sheila, I'm so very sorry, I lost my Mum only six weeks ago and we were very close also so I'm having a hard time getting used to life without her:(

You're right, we're never ready, my Mum was 83 and very healthy and independant so it was very unexpected, it was a nice way for her to go but so hard for us:(

My thoughts are with you and I can relate to how you're feeling right now.
((((hugs))))

[Patty F]

Sheila I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[Jeanette]

So sorry for your loss Sheila, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, jeanette

[DeenaH]

I'm so sorry for your loss Sheila. I agree, we are never ready to lose our mom. Lots of prayers to you and your family. Deena

[Kavy]

Sheila and Tricia,
I am very sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one, but losing a mom is much harder, specially when you are close. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your families. God bless you.
A big hug,
Karla V.

[Henny]

My heart is heavy for you. May your mother's memory be a blessing

Henny

[ElaineM]

I am sorry Sheila. My sympathies to you and your family.
I know we never want our parents to leave us. They took care of us since we were born.
I lost my father when I was quite young. He was a cool person. I wish I had gotten to know him as an adult.
I lost my Mother when I was an adult. We were close.
I still miss her, but somehow I know my mother and perhaps my father have been watching over me during my cancer journey.
Your mother will live in your heart forever. She may not be with you physically, but she will never leave your heart and mind. Perhaps she will watch over you from someplace else. Take care. Hugs to you and your family.

[sassy]

Sheila,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

[chrisy]

Oh Sheila I'm so sorry for your loss. I still miss my parents even though it has been many years. Seems like yesterday; and sometimes I feel them right there beside me, as I know they are.

My heart goes out to you my dear friend


Love chris

[bejuce]

So sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers, love, and strength to carry on,

Marcia

[Trish]

So sorry to hear about your mum.
Trish

[Chelee]

Shelia,
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Mother. For me there was no greater loss then when my Mother passed away 3 yrs ago to advanced lung cancer. My heart really goes out to you at such a difficult time. Even when it's expected it doesn't make it any easier to say goodbye. In time may all the good memories that you carry in your heart of her get you through this. My deepest sympathies to you.

I will be keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Chelee

[karen z]

Dear Sheila,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. Your mom will always be with you in your heart and mind.
love,
karen

[PinkGirl]

I'm so sorry Sheila ... there's no easy way to lose a parent.

[DonnaD]

Dear friend,
I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a special lady and I know you and all your family will miss her. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I know your Mom appreciated her family and how everyone was there to help. What a wonderful daughter you are, an example she set!

Donna

[Pam P]

Sheila - No words are adequate. I'm so sorry for your loss. You can be thankful that she had such a peaceful end and that you had such a loving relationship to embrace and remembers. Love, Pam

[KitCat]

I'm so very sorry for your loss Sheila. The memories will always be with you and give you the strength to get through this. The love a mother gives is irreplaceable and unforgetable. Peace and love to you and your family.
Cathy xo

[Gerri]

Shelia,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I know you will miss her tremendously and hope you find peace and the strength to get you through.

Gerri

[ginnyg898]

So sorry for your loss...best wishes to your family

[Emelie B]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God speed
Emelie

[Jackie07]

So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you and your family.

[Lien]

Dear Sheila,

I am so sorry you lost your mother today. Am sending you a big hug! My mother passed 11 years ago, and the pain has subsided. When I think of her now, it's about the times we spent together and about the role she played in my life. I can remember her with a smile now. It was her time when she passed and I'm glad she didn't have to suffer anymore. Even if I wasn't ready for her death, the fact that she was helped me get through it.

I hope you will find the same kind of peace and that you will be able to remember her one day without having pangs of missing her.

Love

Jacqueline

[schoolteacher]

Shelia,

I am so sorry about your loss.

Amelia

[Patb]

So sorry to hear about your mom. My heart and
thoughts are with you.
patb

[Joan M]

Sheila,

You and your mom were both blessed to have each other.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Joan

[Ceesun]

Sheila, My heartfelt condolences to you and yours. Ceesun

[Barbara H.]

Hi Sheila,
My heart goes out to you. My mother has always said that no matter how old you are you still have that feeling as a child as long as you have your parents. You had a great relationship with your mom, and in spite of her cancer, it is still not easy to say goodbye. You remain in my thoughts.
Barbara H.

[krisvell]

Sheila,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kris...

[ammebarb]

Oh Sheila, I'm so sorry for your loss. When my mom passed someone told me that the greatest tribute I could give her would be to embrace my life and to live it to the fullest, in her memory. I hope you find comfort so that you will be able to do that. My prayers are with you and your family.

Barb A.

[Bill]

Hey Sugar, I'm so sorry to hear about you losing your mom. I wish I was there to give you a big hug. You and you family are in my thoughts and prayers, cupcake. Love, Bill

[Mary Jo]

Much love and heartfelt condolences.

Mary Jo

[harrie]

Sheila, my sincerest condolences of your mother's passing. Losing a mom is like losing a part of yourself. One thing never lost is her love.

[Lori R]

Sheila,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. What a gift you were to her and being with her these last few days must have been of great comfort to her. What a lucky woman to be surrounded by loving family members.

Thinking of you, your dad and other family members.

Love, Lori

[sarah]

Sheila, so sorry to hear this. losing a mother is so hard.
hugs and love
sarah

[KDR]

Sheila,
So sorry to hear this news. I've been thinking of you today. Here, I've sent you some sunshine and happy thoughts,
Karen

[TriciaK]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Sheila. As if you don't have enough pain in your life! I was a young mother myself when I lost my mom, and as I told another Tricia,my greatest healing took place when I wrote and published a little picture book of her family and her life for my grandchildren. I know you have a lot going on right now as you fight BC yourself, but perhaps gathering letters and pictures of your mother and her life for such a book or a scrapbook may be also be healing for you in time. I always watch for your posts, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. TriciaK

[Catherine]

Sheila,

Thinking of you at this sad time. You are right, we are never ready to lose our moms. I am sure she was very concerned for you just like you were concerned for her. So sorry she is gone. Hugs and love to you.

[flynny]

Shelia,

I am very sorry for your loss. You are right about losing your mom at any age it is devastating. They are who brought us into the world and they love us no matter what we do.

Sending you big hugs.

[tfabre]

Sheila,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are right....it is never easy to lose your parent. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

[Julie2]

Shiela,
Sorry for your loss. My condloenses for you and your family.
Julie

[Leslie304]

Sheila, I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She is in your heart always, count on that. My thoughts are with you.
Leslie

[Jean]

Shiela,
Just read your post and my heart goes out to you.
The hardest days I ever experienced was when my mother died. Like you I was with her day and night.
This will help in the coming months - to know that you shared a wonderful love and realtionship with your Mother. Sending you strength and peace and much love.


Jean

[Believe51]

Sheila, I am so sorry to hear this news about the loss of your Mom. And no, we are never ready for that. I wish to extend my greatest sympathies to you and your family, for the loss of another great Warrior. Thank you so very much for sharing your lives with us, I so enjoyed hearing the love and life of Mom!>>Believe51

[micheleu]

Sheila, I'm so sorry....thinking of you

[imdavidson]

Sheila, I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Idelle

[rinaina]

Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom at 74 and it is so true, you are never ready to lose your Mom. I miss her every single day and I am so sad she didn't live to see my children's many accomplishments and to see her great grandaughter. My most sincere condolences.

[kathleen60]

Sheila,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She sounds like a great gal and will be missed by all who love here. Keeping you in my prayers, Kathleen

[WolverineFan]

Shelia,

I am so sorry for the late note. I haven't been on here very much lately, and I just now saw this. My heart goes out to you, as I know you've been dealing with so much. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that God brings comfort and peace to you and your family now and in the days ahead.

God bless,
Hayley