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Posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
[Posted by BarbaraCat on December 6, 2002, at 15:15:32]
> Dear Folks,
> I'm posting in on this board rather than Social, since I know more of you here, but if Dr. Bob wants to move it, go ahead. I've just had a terrible shock and need your good thoughts. My 84 year old Mom was struck by a car as she was walking home from the store last Monday and taken to the hospital with a fractured leg, seemed to be doing fine. Just this morning she had a blood clot to her heart and died. It was always hard for me and my brother living on the West coast while she insisted on living back in Pennsylvania, but she was a vibrant, happy, strong little lady in excellent health and to have her taken like this is very hard. I had many premonitions for a few months of this happening, almost waiting and expecting to hear about something, strange how these things happen. I also have been 'visited' in my heart many times by my Guardian Angel over the past few weeks, really and truly, as though saying 'The Light of Spirit is with you, be strong'. I was also in the hospital myself with heart and arm pain the week before, although all turned out OK, but it was as though in preparation for something about to happen.
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> I'm doing OK now, I'm a strong and resilient person, although when I get back to her home and have to do the funeral thing and pack up the house(not alone, thankfully. My husband, brother and sister-in-law also), I can't say how well I'll be holding up. So I ask you for your prayers if that is your way, or for lending me some strength whatever way you feel is best. I've come to love you folks and want to all to know. It's the kind of thing that ends up really needing to be shared during times like these. Love to you all, BarbaraCat
Posted by Rach on December 9, 2002, at 21:14:07
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
Posted by Rach on December 9, 2002, at 21:15:09
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
Posted by Robin David John on December 9, 2002, at 21:32:17
Dear sis ...my heart is with you and yours and I will pray for you and yours till my knees smoke tonight ..I am so sorry this terrible moment has become a reality for you ...loosing a mom or dad is so hard to take at first and even after ..The angels in the after world are rejoicing....my heart is with you BC..love Robin
Posted by IsoM on December 9, 2002, at 23:46:07
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
Barbara, I hope you bear up fine. Know that we'll be behind you & wanting to hear from you regularly, but even more so if you feel the need for extra encouragment if you feel it's all gotten too much.
Isn't it true that it's the ones left behind that need the help & encouragement? While the end for your Mom came on too fast & the accident & heart clot was nothing good, I'm glad she didn't suffer long. It's so much harder on those left behind when we didn't expect it. Your Mom at least, had an gentler passing than many.
Both one brother (when I was 18) & my father have died. Don't feel you're cold if you don't cry right away or show other signs of grief. It took months before something triggered me after their deaths & I really cried. It's like a bit of numbness sets in to protect one at first.
Let us know how things go with you. Pour out whatever you wish & know that we'll listen & do our best to help.
Posted by BeardedLady on December 10, 2002, at 8:16:50
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
I'm so sorry for the pain of your loss. I will be thinking of you and sending peaceful wishes your way.
Strong is good. But don't be hard on yourself if you find you need to lean on others. They will all understand.
beardy
Posted by Dreamerz on December 10, 2002, at 11:25:17
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
Posted by bookgurl99 on December 12, 2002, at 22:38:22
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
BarbaraCat, I'm so sorry to hear this. I prayed for you to have peace and healing right now.
*hugs*
bookie
Posted by Alara on December 17, 2002, at 5:43:55
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
Your mother will always be with you. May she rest in peace knowing that you are a strong person who will keep her love alive. God bless.
Posted by kath on December 17, 2002, at 20:10:15
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
BarbaraCat - You're still in my thoughts,
luv, Kath
Posted by BarbaraCat on December 18, 2002, at 16:13:44
In reply to Re: My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by kath on December 17, 2002, at 20:10:15
Dear Sweet Friends,
Your prayers and loving thoughts were with me every step of the way in what was for me, and all those involved, a journey like no other. One that has no adequate words to express. I felt your love and care comforting me like a warm fuzzy blanket. Angels here in body and those in spirit abounding.My wonderful hubby and I just got back last night from Philadelphia, arranging the funeral and will details and legal stuff, ***Mom's wonderful and beautiful send-off***, the sorting through the archeology of our family life as my brother and I packed up our home (50 years in 4 days!! I'm pooped!). The saying goodby to the little town we grew up in, the knowledge that this was the end of our childhood and the beginning of a new phase of life - one that is unknown and depends upon faith of a new kind. The incredible love, support, and downright Miracles that occurred during this amazing journey are so, oh, I can't express it right now. But I am doing more than fine. I'm riding on a wave of Grace that, well, believe me. This is not bipolar talking one bit. This is transcendance and I know the difference. Don't even know if I can or need to go into more details, but some of them are pretty amazing and I'll get back to you later as I integrate it all.
Right now I'm sooooooo glad to be back home, our 8 little furry kitty family is safe and sound and I'm back to bed to do some healing, finally resting and to continue reading The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ah, Life. The good, the bad, the ugly. We all are so lucky, blessed to be a part of this journey, even though a long strage trip it's been. Love and thanks so much to all of you. Words cannot express... Later- BarbaraCat
Posted by noa on December 24, 2002, at 21:09:26
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
My condolences. You are a model of coping.
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