This is so beautiful. God bless you and your mother.
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What a memory, Mz.Doo, what a memory.
My mother died when I was four. Talk about unrequited love! That loss was and still is, an empty space and gaping wound that bleeds when I think of it...so I try not to. One of the unique beliefs that I have as a member of the Baha'i Faith is that we can pray for the progress and happiness of those who have died.
O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!
Verily, I beseech thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world.
O my Lord! Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light. Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount.
When I say this prayer, I can feel her with me. I am reassured by the knowledge that my mother is waiting for me and when that time comes, it is going to more blissful than I can imagine.
O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!
Verily, I beseech thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world.
O my Lord! Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light. Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount.
When I say this prayer, I can feel her with me. I am reassured by the knowledge that my mother is waiting for me and when that time comes, it is going to more blissful than I can imagine.
I was not there when my Mom needed me.
She was a great Mom as I grew up and she was even a great Mom to my step-siblings. She got sick when I was a teenager with Multiple Schlerosis and was bedridden by the time I reached my late teens. She was in a nursing home by the time I got married in my early 20's. I didn't go to visit her very often. I was young and involved with my young family but I should have spent more time with her. It is one of my major regrets in life.
She was a wonderful Mother to me and I miss her.
That is just the way of young people. don't feel guilty. You always think they'll be there. hugs to you.
Yes, and then they are gone, leaving a huge empty void in your life. Many of us have made that mistake. Don't beat yourself up over it anymore. Let it go...
((Sorry to all those who lost their moms))
For my mom, I feel like I am lucky. I live five minutes away. While she was never Mr. Cleaver and with my grandpa's Italian blood, she always had a bit of a temper, and she is not super grandma like my inlaws, who shower my kids with gifts, she's just who she is. A blue-collar, independent woman who did everything for her children. She had a bit of bad luck with men, but her children came first. She taught me to be a hard worker and how to love. I am lucky that I can call her during the week and we can bitch about our work together or husbands. I see her every Sunday over my grandparents house or she comes to my kids games. Knowing she is that close is comforting.
For my mom, I feel like I am lucky. I live five minutes away. While she was never Mr. Cleaver and with my grandpa's Italian blood, she always had a bit of a temper, and she is not super grandma like my inlaws, who shower my kids with gifts, she's just who she is. A blue-collar, independent woman who did everything for her children. She had a bit of bad luck with men, but her children came first. She taught me to be a hard worker and how to love. I am lucky that I can call her during the week and we can bitch about our work together or husbands. I see her every Sunday over my grandparents house or she comes to my kids games. Knowing she is that close is comforting.
..seems as though they panicked for no reason, and between Dad and I, we are keeping a weather eye out...Hope the removal of the large kidney stone helps - sounds like she is on her way to a good recovery! (So I take it that the Nursing Home jumped to conclusions?) - I suppose it was a case of better safe than sorry.
Good healing vibes being sent to your Mom, Scott
A boy's best friend is his Mother................
You were just living your life and I am sure when you did visit she loved you for the time you spent together.
My Mother passed away in May. She was 91 and she was ready. Thank You for that DJ, it just seemed so appropriate for me.
I miss my mother every day. It seems the years have not lessened the ache that her passing left. I wish she could have enjoyed my son growing up. I know she watched over him from above.
I still find that out of the blue I'll suddenly think; " Oh I'd better give Mom a call, it's been a while."
((((EMARX)))) I know, I know, her leaving you left a hole, it will take awhile to adjust your life around that void. Not saying it will ever go away; but after awhile the edges will soften. Be grateful you had your Mom for all these years.
I caught myself doing this so many times, it was ripping a scab off. I'd have that split second where I would think, I need to call mom, but of course, I couldn't anymore.
I am so sorry for your loss. I say this to all of you.
I love this picture. She is lovely.
