Hi ladies; The last few weeks have been very difficult and we put my mom in Hospice last weekend. I know many of you have been touched this way and I just wanted you to know that I had an awesome mom and her final days are here.
Her love gave to me a positive self-concept that enabled me to be everything I am.

Bless all you mom's out there. You are truly the work of Heaven.
Mike

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Originally posted by trojan-skipper:
Her love gave to me a positive self-concept that enabled me to be everything I am.

Bless all you mom's out there. You are truly the work of Heaven.
Mike

What a great realization and observation skipper. I do hope and pray that your mother's transition is as peaceful, relaxed, and rewarding as possible.

She obviously lived a rewarding life...the evidence is your love and admiration that you have for her. With your comments I know you have and always will be grateful for the nurturing that she provided you. She knows this. Mom's are like that I think.

I lost my mom nearly 48 years ago when I was seven. I know she had an influence on me, but I didn't really get to know her as well as any son would have liked.

Your statement got me to thinking. I am going to contact my brother, who is ten years older than me, and try to learn more about my mother.

My brother and I have not really been too close through the decades and I'm ashamed to say that I've never taken the initiative to find out much about my mother. He was very close to her and certainly knows much more than I could ever know.

Thank you for the inspiration skipper. I can only wonder if my mom would have been proud of everything I am. I certainly hope she had a sense of humor. My brother will know!

Oh my goodness, this thread is so touching, with both of your thoughts.

Mike, my prayers and good wishes for your mom's comfort. Thank you for sharing with us about her, especially near Mother's Day.

Woodrow, I just love your idea to contact your brother and connect about your mom. I hope you do.

Julie

Wow guys not what I expected from either of you. Very moving. I hope your Mothers Day Memories bring you joy for years to come. And thank you for your Mothers Day wishes.

Mike, God bless your mom and the time that you have with her. I have no doubt that she is proud that you are there and caring about her so.

My dear gotwood, I am absolutely positive that your mom is more than proud of the man you are. As a mom we want our sons to be kind, giving fathers to their children, loving husbands to their wives, and help to bring some happiness to those around them. You're more than successful. Your mom is smiling from above this mother's day and I'm sure would love seeing her sons talk!

Happy Mother's Day to all!!

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Thanks for sharing guys!

skip,woodman

you guy's are awesome, i'm sure your mom's would be very proud of you both.

thanks for the messages folks. She passed on Sat. morning. As a family we were able to have a week to be together and talk and talk and talk....

Woody, good going and best wishes to you all.

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I'm sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. It's apparent she raised a great family. Her legacy will endure through her children's thoughts and actions.

Your original comments really touched me...really made me think (something I'm accused of not doing enough!)and reflect back.

I will get in touch with my brother and find out about my mother. I would not have thought to do this without reading your post skipper.

Thank you.


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Trojan-Skipper Our sympathy and prayers for you and your family with the passing of your mom. Even when we prepare this is still difficult. May God Bless you with the sweetest of memories.

ts - my prayers and condolences to you. Moms are special- my mom has been gone for nearly 20 years, and I often wish that she would be here to enjoy my kids. I try to tell them about her ( and my dad, gone for 15 years) to help them know who they were.

Your mom sounds like she lived a wonderful life - made possible by a loving family. Hospice care is so good - makes a very dificult time for everyone somewhat softer.

wood - may your adventure in getting to know who your mother was be exciting and heart warming!

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I'm pleased to let all you know that I have started a dialogue with my older brother. In our hour long conversation yesterday he explained to me that my mother and my maternal grandmother each had tremendous sense of humors. Thank you grandma and thank you mom.

My brother recounted for me the times the three of them (after us young'uns had been tucked into bed) would enjoy talking and laughing together for hours and hours. Laughing at everything one moment and laughing at nothing the next. I know I would have enjoyed being with them. It is now apparent to me that her legacy lives on through all of her children and grandchildren. Laughter is indeed the best medicine and our medicine cabinet is overfull. The laughs will live on...and on...and on. Thank you mom.

My brother further explained to me that my mother was advised by doctors not to have any more children after her third son was born. Even knowing her health was jeopardized she absolutely loved having children and she chose to give me life. I am the last of her children. Thank you mom.

According to my brother, she was very independent minded, positively spirited, and a lover of life. Given her condition, I am so grateful that she was so strong, so selfless, and so generous to allow me to be born. Thank you mom.

My brother told me that she certainly would have been proud of every thing I am. Thank you brother and thank you mom.

She was a native of Kansas and I understand she was, despite living on the coast of Oregon, full of sunshine so there really is not a more fitting flower to give my mom.



Thank you mom.

And thank you skipper for getting me to think!


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I am so happy you connected with your brother, and found out why You are You....the sense of humor thing. Must feel good.
Aw, you and your bro...

great story Gotwood.... reminds me of the last chapter of "Angela's Ashes"... It's a great life isn't it?

Tis.

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Trojan,
So sorry for the loss of your mom.
Gotwood, great story.

A very moving thread. Thanks, Trojan-skipper and Gotwood4sale, for posting!

Trojan: So sorry about your mom. I lost my mom eleven years ago. Still miss her.

Gotwood: Thank you for sharing.