I am so sorry for your loss. :'(
Agree with Ken. I lost my Mom 11/04 and my Dad 6/88, there is not a day that goes by I don't think of or miss them. The shock and hurt fades but the smiles grow from all past memories. That is how we honor them, with the memories. 😉
Oh Eric, I am so sorry - I wish there was someone there to be with you. Try to get to where your family is and be with them. You have always been so open with your feelings and thoughts here. Many of us on this board feel very close to you even though we have not met you. We care about you and wish we could ease your pain.
Eric;
I lost my mom back in June. The pain of the loss will get better, but it will never go away.
However, neither will all the wonderful memories you have......concentrate on those, and know that your time together was precious. Take out all your old photos, if you have them. Get together with the rest of your family, and remember the good times.
Angelo
Been in your shoes Eric, hang in there brother, just think of all the good times, remember her at her best.
sorry to hear of your loss - it's hard to deal with, but being with family and friends is the best help. hang in there.
Sincere condolences
So very sorry for your loss, E.
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Cherish your memories.
Sorry to hear. She's resting in a better place now.
Sincere condolences.
Sorry for your loss Eric.
Hang in there and focus on that she is in a much better place. Like everyone is telling you to remember the good times and with time, the pain goes away. I feel your pain. Coming up on the day my dad pasted away. (5 years). I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't wanted to talk, call or see him. I was blessed to see him just briefly for a lunch the Saturday prior. We had made plans to go hunting and all. And that is the way he left this world - hunting Elk. Didn't get to go hunting with him that one last time. Lean on the Lord and he will help you through this!
Deepest Condolences.
Speechless here also.:'(
so sad to hear of this, E. thoughts and prayers to you
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts. Charlie
Condolences from Bec and I, Eric. You hang in there, bro'. All our thoughts are with you.
-JD-
E
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I know you have posted about your Mother having some rough times not too long ago.
I can't imagine the feelings you have now, but I will certainly have you in my thoughts.
Jon
Never words for the loss of close family. Sincere condolences.
Sorry for your loss Eric. Hang in there and focus on the great memories.
First off, I truly thank you all from the deepest bottom of my heart. I don't have many friends, real friends, here. Nearest family is many, many hours travel away.
I knew I had shoulders here to lean on. As is mine available at anytime for anyone else.
My biggest heart-break at the moment is for step-Dad and my sister who were there. Mostly for step Dad. Those two were stuck like glue. Where one went, so did the other.
I pray for the strength and resolve that my sister is showing through all this. They are both Dr.s so it ain't like this is their first rodeo. Just not one this up close and personal. (yes, there was meant to be a little humor there)
Andrea (sister) says she prays for me that I wasn't there.
It hasn't even been 24 hours yet and I imagine they have already cremated her. They were to be at the funeral home at 1100 hours this morning. Apparently there was to be no services of any kind. Dad wants no flowers or cards of any kind. This was all news to me as well.
In the mean time, the emotions come and go for me today. Normally, I would have the TV or radio on all day. Today my house is silent. When I got up today I wondered (just for a moment) if I had another one those bizarre dreams.
Oddly though, yesterday morning I awoke wondering about Mom had just called me. She hadn't called. It was in the dream. She rarely called me. Andrea suggests maybe she was saying good bye to me already. Less than 12 hours later, she was gone. Kind of makes one wonder.
The worst part is having to pass on the news. I called my Dad (real Dad) right away. They have all asked about each other over the years through me. I'm the only product of that original marriage so I've always been kind of stuck in the middle anyhow.
His first reaction was that I should call Doyle (step Dad). I said I would in a few days but not right now. Her body was still in the house and the deputies were waiting on the ME, coroner and funeral home folks.
Again with a little humor I suggested "I REALLY don't think this would be a good time Dad".
We chuckled a little.
Thank you all again for your words and prayers. We'll be alright. Just not right now.
God bless you all.
E.
so sorry to hear of your loss,
hang in there.
Christof.