My Mother Passed Away September 25, 2010

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

"You matter because you are. You matter to the lst moment of your life and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die."

After many illnesses and then cancer and a fall, my mother Betty Earnshaw passed away yesterday morning, God rest her soul.

Mom, I love you and I'll miss you!

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WARMSPRINGDAY 5/21/2011 7:46PM

My sincere and heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your mother. My mother passed away in August of 2010. We walk this road together. I feel your pain.

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GRAMMACATHY 5/16/2011 5:36PM

I am so sorry you lost your mother. We still need our moms no matter what age we are. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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WCATAP 5/16/2011 1:54PM

NO matter what age we are it is difficult to lose your mom. I was 35 when mine passed.

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SPARKLEIIGHGAL 5/10/2011 3:06PM

How strange is this. My mum died that evening - 25th September 2010. She had cancer off and on for 15 years and a stroke for the last three years of her life. I miss her so much, but she is at peace and is no longer suffering. I believe she led me to spark people as I was very depressed. It is a wonderful community. Hope you don't mind me adding you as a friend. I feel we have a link. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love your quote.

Comment edited on: 5/10/2011 3:07:04 PM

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JOANOFSPARK 10/3/2010 11:05AM

MY heart goes out to you. I know words of sympathy only go so far but though I do not know you, I do know how it feels to lose your mother. I still think of things to tell her and start to call her up when I remember that I can no longer do that. Though it has been 19 years for my mother..Wow! That doesn't seem possible and 21 for my father, it still hurts at times, but I do know that both of them are in a better place and at that point, they were suffering a great deal. I was so angry for awhile. They were not supposed to die, but time does make things seem easier to bear. Not sure if it heals all things but it is easier.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

*hugs*

joleeva

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IAMDARLENE 9/29/2010 12:16AM

Kristina, I'm sad with you. I remember so well when my mother died.
I hope you'll lean hard on the Lord.

As Codyg123 said, get lots of rest, eat well and give yourself permission to cry. I'll add one more thing that helped me after my mother passed on. Someone suggested that I do as much of my usual routine as I was able. There was part of me that just wanted to stay in bed but it was good for me to follow my usual routine...when I could.
Please be gentle with yourself. You're walking down a path you haven't walked before.
Take good care of yourself. love, Darlene

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BOE4LIFE 9/28/2010 1:10PM

Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts...

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HERE2BME 9/28/2010 11:41AM

Prayers for you and your family.

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KBUCKMASH 9/28/2010 1:16AM

My heart goes out to you. I am fortunate to still have my mother but whenever someone I know has lost their mother it usually hits me because I know the day is coming. Like others have said allow yourself to grieve. You do not have to be strong for anyone. You have my prayers for peace in knowing your mother is no longer in pain or discomfort.
Take care of yourself and

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EMJAYKAY 9/28/2010 1:11AM

You are in my thoughts & prayers & may GOD COMFORT YOU & YOUR FAMILY with HIS PRECIOUS LOVE & PEACE

Maria from Australia

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ADELCASALE 9/27/2010 10:39PM

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Savor all the wonderful memories that you have of your mom and her legacy that she left through you!

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BOOTYLICIOUS83 9/27/2010 9:41PM

I am very very sorry for your loss.

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RIPPEDPAUL1 9/27/2010 9:11PM

I am sorry to hear of your loss and that of your family. May you be comforted by all the god and happy memories you have had with her over the years.

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ABIGAILSING 9/27/2010 1:33PM

You are in my prayers, Kristina. May God bless you with wisdom and strength and grace for the days ahead as you grieve her passing and deal with estate issues.

Darlene

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NPA4LOSS 9/27/2010 1:09PM

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to you and your family. I lost my mother 45 years ago when I was 15. I am so thankful that you were able to have so much time with her. Count each day as a blessing.

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CODYG123 9/27/2010 10:15AM

Loosing Mom is hard. I lost my Mom to cancer 3.5 years ago and there isn't a day that goes by where I wish I could pick up the phone and give her a call. Get lots of rest, eat well and give yourself permission and time to cry.
hugs

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PURPLE_ROSE_BUD 9/27/2010 8:58AM

Sorry for your loss.

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BELLACUDDLES 9/27/2010 8:30AM

I very sorry for your loss. My dad died 3 years ago the 29th of this month, and I still miss him; for me, I try to think of all the happy times he brought to my life and to my family; take time to grieve, but remember your happy times as well.

Hugs,
Barbara

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RUBYCLAIRE 9/27/2010 5:49AM

I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of love sent your way help to bring you comfort in this time of great sorry. I can relate for my Mom left LAST year in July.
Blessing to help heal your broken heart.

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CHLOE453 9/27/2010 5:48AM

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VICIOUS421 9/27/2010 3:51AM

I am sorry for your loss.

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PSALM3RD 9/27/2010 1:35AM

I struggle for the right words to say to ease the pain of her parting, fill the void. I can only let you know that I am in the room, reaching out to comfort you.

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BECKYSKEL 9/27/2010 1:04AM

May God bless you with comfort during this time and may His Hand always be on you! Sorry about your loss.

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JEWELS571 9/27/2010 12:59AM

They mean so much to us, from the time they snuggle us close to them, aide our skinned knees, wipe our heart broken tears! I lost my Mom when I was 19, on Sept 22, 1990. Your Mom is at peace and the struggle for her is over, yours will be with you forever, but what keeps it real is the love they had for us and us for them! Your Mom wants to see you continue your journey to a happier and healthier you! My sisters remind me all the time how proud Mom would be of me! Well wishes and much love to you!

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SUGARPUNK52 9/27/2010 12:56AM

Sorry about your loss.It's not easy losing someone you love whether it's expected or not.May GOD watch over your family.GOD bless.

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MUSIC66 9/27/2010 12:49AM

so sorry for your loss.

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JAMER123 9/27/2010 12:46AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I can share your pain as I have lost a younger brother 2 weeks ago. It should feel a little different but somehow those close to us always tend to break our hearts when they leave us. I know mom is watching over you and guiding you through your sorrow. My deepest sympathies to you aand your family. God Bless dear friend.

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FUNKYLINDA52 9/26/2010 11:26PM

I lost my mom in 2001 and I feel your pain. We always have a special bond between moms and daughters. I will remember you in my meditations tonight. Hang in there.Linda

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REJ7777 9/26/2010 11:00PM

I'm sorry for your loss!
Please accept my sympathies.

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BRAVEONE92 9/26/2010 10:39PM

My deepest sympathy on losing your Mom. Mom's are our best friends and
we sadly miss them when they pass. I am sorry for your loss. My Mom will
soon be 91, and I too, will have to deal with this grief. God bless you and
your family.

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DJ4HEALTH 9/26/2010 10:27PM

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BUFFEDSTUFF-- 9/26/2010 9:13PM

I understand the pain of losing a parent, sorry to hear about your loss.

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QUENNEVILLE 9/26/2010 8:41PM

Rest in Peace Betty.
God be with you in your grief at this time.

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BHSUZYCUE 9/26/2010 8:35PM

I am sorry to hear of your loss.

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EDWARDS1411 9/26/2010 8:32PM

So very sorry for your loss!!!

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DOTZCANDOIT 9/26/2010 7:53PM

When our parents pass, it's like loosing a piece of ourselves. Take comfort in the fact that your mom is watching over you and will always be at your side.

My deepest sympathy
Dorothy.

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ELISADENK 9/26/2010 7:26PM