Mom

[Cosmo]

A friend today asked me why I hadn't told her when we had talked, so, since I consider all of you friends I thought I should post this. As I told my other friend, this hasn't really hit me full yet and was something I was keeping in the back of my mind for the time being, but...

My mother passed away last Wednesday morning :(

We knew she wasn't doing well, and had just put her Hospice care. My wife, sister, and I were leaving Wednesday morning to go see here (she was living in a nursing home in St. Louis near my other sister), but the call came about 3 hours before we were scheduled to leave. We did go and see her though, and she looked so happy and peacefull it made us think she was happy to be back together with Dad again.

She had struggled with Alzhiemers (spelling) for the past 3 or 4 year but had remained the sweet loving woman she had always been throughout her life.

Jim

[Solo707]

I offer my condolences...

Ryan

[Harriett]

Jim, I am VERY sorry for your loss. With Alzheimer's its ongoing grief and loss for years and then the big bang...I took care of my great aunt for 6 years with it and I understand the journey. VERY difficult. My thougths and prayers are with you. Thanks for sharing this sadness with us. Any support that I could give you in this rough time I would be most glad to do.
Best regards
Harriett

[Kindredspirit]

Jim...thanks for sharing. I am so very sorry for your loss...but she is home now...

You hang in there!

[jeep]

My thoughts are with you and your family Jim. :angel:

[Discus-Hans]

Our thoughts are with you and your family,

Joanne & Hans

[Greg Richardson]

Jim. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3afUrkx_VwM&feature=related

[alpine]

Jim, my condolences. Glad she was with you for so many years. I lost my father and mother about 30 years ago so I feel happy for those of you that had them around for so long.
Again , my condolences to you.

Roberto.

[Discus_KC]

Jim,

Sorry for your loss.

Jack

[GrillMaster]

Sorry for your loss Jim but she is at peace now as you should be as well...

Alzheimer's is a very ugly disease for the individual that has it and for the family that helplessly watches.

Thoughts and prayers are with you...

TC

[korbi_doc]

Words are never enough, but just remember the wonderful life you had with your mom...so sorry, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family...

Dottie

[Tad]

Jim,
My deepest condolences to You and your family. If you need "anything" Im always here for you.

Sincerely,
Tad

[oodi]

Jim,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judi

[pcsb23]

Jim, thoughts are with you my friend.

[alxjss]

Sorry for ur loss Jim. No matter how much u think ur prepared, its always a heartache. My prayers r w/u and ur family....:angel:

[kaceyo]

I'm sorry to hear that Jim. My Grandfather had alzhiemers and when he passed, it was a good thing for him.

Kacey

[Ed13]

My condolences to you and your family,
Ed

[subcooler]

Jim,
Sorry to hear of your loss!
As others have said"Focus on all the good memories"& be grateful you did get to see her before she passed.
Rob

[wolfbane]

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Been down that road too. Don't live with regrets my friend, cherish the memories of good times. Hugs to you.

Laugh, Love, Live.

Lost my Dad 2 weeks ago.

[Diamond Discus]

Sorry to hear it, I can certainly relate. It's been 6 weeks since my Mom died from Alzheimer's. I can say truthfully that it gets better with time. I now think of the good memories instead of visualizing her on her death bed. I was told that would happen and it does. I smile now when I think of her and you will as well.
Blessings,
Sue

[hexed]

Jim,
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss :(
:angel:

[Kathy Poe]

Hi Jim,
So very sorry for your loss, it is so devastating to lose a family member, I lost my mother 21 years ago and she was pretty young, My Dad is now 85 and we are experiencing some of the same you went through with your Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Our Best,
Kathy and Jim
IED:angel:

[Cosmo]

Thank you everyone... your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. Our sympathies and condolences to all of you too who have lost loved ones. It's never easy :(

Jim

[RyanH]

Jim I'm so sorry. We've been talking via PM and I hadn't even read this thread.:(

If you need anything please let me know.

Let me know if you're going to be around. I'd like to give you a call today.

[Kenny's Discus]

Jim, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Kenny

[Ardan]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss Jim.

Ardan

[brewmaster15]

Hi Jim,
I was away this last week and just read this.. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.:( You and your family are in my thoughts..

Thats such a terrible illness to deal with... Cherish the good memories Jim and let them ease the sadness.

Take care,
al