An angel on my shoulder.
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Brent, I am sorry for the loss of your mum.
Blessings to your family Sir.
usmc2427765
US Veteran
Prayers from Texas. I lost my mother in much the same way and understand the pain.
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
Dogs are wonderfully sensitive to things like that. They want to comfort you, and be reassured that you are all right.
My condolences. Dementia and bone cancer would be a dreadful combination, but now she can rest.
Your description of her was lovely.
My condolences. Dementia and bone cancer would be a dreadful combination, but now she can rest.
Your description of her was lovely.
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So sorry to hear of your loss.
joeintexas
US Veteran
Having lost both my parents several years ago I know of the emptiness you are experiencing now. I truly do believe your mom is now in a much better place. No pain, no sickness. Prayers sent for you and your family.
prayers sent for you and yours...
ExRanger714
Member
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Mother.
I remember my Dad, the always in control, strong and silent type. Just before the end he was talking to people who weren't there and it absolutely broke my heart.
I remember my Dad, the always in control, strong and silent type. Just before the end he was talking to people who weren't there and it absolutely broke my heart.
ancient-one
US Veteran
She will always be with you and in your heart. Very sorry for your loss.
t's a tough one to handle. My prayers go out tonight for you & yours.
OP
We farewelled mum on Wednesday. What was supposed to be a small family event grew to overflow the room we had booked at the funeral parlour as friends turned up as well as extended family. I gave the eulogy and both my brothers, my cousin and one nephew spoke. Afterwards we enjoyed a light meal.
Later on my cousin and my unofficial “big sister”, the daughter of dads Royal Marine band sergeant (who ended up marrying a schoolmate of mine) came to our house and we went through mums photos. We found my parents wedding album as well as photos taken when we were kids. Mum had written on the back of many of them and I gained a better understanding of where some of my more distant relatives fit into the family. Then we all had a barbecue dinner.
Yesterday both my brother and I were feeling a little down as we went through the last of mums things, deciding what to take to the refuse centre, what to give to charity and what to keep. I asked for, and got, all of mums vinyl records (I already had all of dad’s and mums jazz/swing stuff as I was the only child with a turntable, although my brother now has mums and I have agreed to share all the vinyl with him). I rareley use my turntable but it is getting a great workout today on mums country music box sets. And there is a box of .45’s (rpm’s not ACP’s or Colt’s) to work through.
We decided that we were not having a funeral. We had a “life celebration” instead. My younger brother never knew that dad’s Royal Marine band NCO had taught mum to play saxophone as he played in the same dance band as our grandfather and had introduced our parents.
Later on my cousin and my unofficial “big sister”, the daughter of dads Royal Marine band sergeant (who ended up marrying a schoolmate of mine) came to our house and we went through mums photos. We found my parents wedding album as well as photos taken when we were kids. Mum had written on the back of many of them and I gained a better understanding of where some of my more distant relatives fit into the family. Then we all had a barbecue dinner.
Yesterday both my brother and I were feeling a little down as we went through the last of mums things, deciding what to take to the refuse centre, what to give to charity and what to keep. I asked for, and got, all of mums vinyl records (I already had all of dad’s and mums jazz/swing stuff as I was the only child with a turntable, although my brother now has mums and I have agreed to share all the vinyl with him). I rareley use my turntable but it is getting a great workout today on mums country music box sets. And there is a box of .45’s (rpm’s not ACP’s or Colt’s) to work through.
We decided that we were not having a funeral. We had a “life celebration” instead. My younger brother never knew that dad’s Royal Marine band NCO had taught mum to play saxophone as he played in the same dance band as our grandfather and had introduced our parents.
skeetshooter
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“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.”
