I just got some sad news...

My wife texted me and ask when I was going to be home. I knew something was up right away. Just a feeling. I had planned on stopping and bringing home diner but she said to come straight home.

When I got home I found out my Mother had died. The good parts to this she died in her sleep. She had her step daughter and son taking care of her ever since moms husband had passed a few years back. Another great thing is I spoke to her on the phone a few days ago and she was feeling great after getting a small medical treatment. She has just been tired. The 3 of them came to visit the wife and I for 4 days two months ago so I was able to see her and show her my home. My family has never been close. But being able to see her, talk to her and the fact that she went in her sleep, it's just hard to beat that. I will still go to work tomorrow as she lived in Washington state so nothing I can do right now. I will be making the trip west in a few days. Mom was living the life she wanted. Had everything she wanted and went in her sleep.
What a way to go. It's still hard on me but life continues. I will have a lot of phone calls to make to family. Maybe tomorrow night.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Lucky, gal.

Sorry for your loss, buddy. I've been orphaned for some time now. The memories keep them alive in my hart, and always share a tear with each one, in happiness.

Still think I have the mark on my arse from dads belt, for a reminder too. :rofl2:

Very sorry for your loss Jerry..
She will always live in your memory.
Be strong brother.

Pete<:-{

Very sorry for your loss.

Very sorry, Jerry

My sincere condolences Jerry.

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

So sorry to hear mate. God bless.

I know words don't mean much right now but, I am sorry for your loss Jerry.

Jerry

I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I am glad it was peaceful.

I am sorry to hear of your loss, it is never easy to experience.
Remember the good things about what she was and did for you.

I am very sorry for your loss Jerry, you and your family will be in my prayers.
-Laramie-

My condolences...

Sorry for your loss Jerry. It is wonderful that you had a chance to see her before she passed.

Jerry, my condolences to you and your family. Even if you weren't close as you said losing a parent still hurts. I wish you fond memories of her and am glad to hear her passing was peaceful. I'll remember you all iny prayers. Take care my friend and peace be with you.

Condolences Jerry

So Very Sorry for your loss Jerry ..

Very sorry for the loss of your mother Jerry.

Oh No! I'm so very sorry for your loss Jerry. I hope this Psalm will help take away your pain:

A song of ascents

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

My deepest condolences to you and your family Jerry.
That’s one of the hardest losses a man has to deal with.
Stay strong my friend. You have all sorts of support.

My condolences Jerry.

Sorry Jerry.
I hope to be so lucky as to pass peacefully.

Sorry for your loss Jerry. I know how it is to be far away from your parent. My Dad has a close call last month and it was hard not being able to be there. Your in my prayers.

Thank you all.
I know this was the best way for someone to pass. And now that my stress level and emotions have passed I know all will be good. It was such a blow to me. I just saw her. Besides having a hard time getting up and down stairs I thought she was doing great. Her mind was still sharp as ever. Just lacking in the balance and strength area.
Then she just doesn't wake up. Wow.

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. My family will be fine now.

Yesterday was the day. I put mom to rest. We had a small celebration of life. I had one of moms brothers and a sister show up that i hadnt seen in 30 years. That was nice to see them and get pics. Both of them in there 80s. Now im on my way home with an extra long layover at the airport. Drinking too much to the family i wont see again.

Its all good. I got to go to work at 4 tomorrow morning but its all worth it.

Roy was going to show up and split a special pizza with me but things just didnt work out. I forgive ya Roy. Thanks for tring.
Its all a slap in the face. Too many emotions going on for me to.

Thanks to all my brother of the blade for the support. It happens to all of us.

Peace Jerry.
Both for your mom, and you buddy..

That's hard stuff. Sorry you have to go through all that buddy. I'm still praying for you brother.
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I hope you can find peace mate.

Wishing you and your family all the best.

I'm thinking of you Jerry
It's hard but it will get easier.

Ive been there.

May perpetual Light shine upon her.

Take care man!