Tuesday, May 01, 2007

And now it's over


My mother passed away peacefully with a soft sigh early in the morning of April 20, holding my hand, as we both wished.

Since then, I've been absorbed with all the goings on that are necessary to close out the business end of someone's life. Today was the final part - cleaning out her apartment and turning in the keys.

I will miss her dearly.

20 comments:

  1. SarahMay 01, 2007 9:13 PM

    Sharon -

    I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. AndreaMay 01, 2007 10:09 PM

    I'm sorry *hugs*

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  3. AnonymousMay 01, 2007 11:52 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I hope the warm memories carry you through the weeks ahead.

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  4. Kim WestMay 02, 2007 12:56 AM

    I am sorry for your loss...

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  5. NancyMay 02, 2007 4:34 AM

    Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. You know she truly never will be gone as long as you hold her memories dear in your heart.

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  6. Elaine AdairMay 02, 2007 11:09 AM

    I am so sorry for your sadness. Many of us, are in the same boat, or nearly, or have been in the recent past. We know just a little of your heartache.

    Be at peace with yourself.

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  7. AnonymousMay 03, 2007 5:05 AM

    sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. may you have peace and comfort in this trying time.
    a reader from MA

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  8. QuiltingFitzyMay 03, 2007 8:41 AM

    Memories are forever.

    Many hugs!

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  9. Linda CMay 03, 2007 5:16 PM

    My deepest sympathies, Sharon, on the loss of your dear mother.

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  10. Quilting MemoriesMay 03, 2007 7:29 PM

    I know your pain, have been there. The 18th. of this month will be 18 years. It still hurts.Take care of yourself.

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  11. SuBeeMay 03, 2007 9:50 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry - I can hear your heartbreak. (((hugs)))

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  12. Lynn DykstraMay 04, 2007 5:23 PM

    I am sorry for this profound loss. May you find peace in this time of grief.

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  13. Ms. JanMay 04, 2007 5:58 PM

    I'm glad you got to be with her at the end--for both of you. Take care of yourself Sharon.....

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  14. PattiMay 04, 2007 11:35 PM

    Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, but so glad to hear she passed in what sounds like the best way possible. I'm glad you have such wonderful memories - may you find comfort and cheer in them. She looks like she was a beautiful woman.

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  15. Carol E.May 05, 2007 12:40 AM

    Your mother was beautiful! I am so happy you could be with her to the end. I was with my dad in the same way. It meant SO MUCH to be able to walk that journey with him. My prayers and hugs go out to you.

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  16. atetMay 05, 2007 11:05 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The business end stinks -- but hopefully the good memories and the end that both of you wanted will be able to comfort you.

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  17. DarcieMay 06, 2007 11:50 AM

    May thoughts and prayers comfort you, Sharon.

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  18. kerynMay 06, 2007 5:19 PM

    I am so sorry, Sharon, it's a huge loss. My thoughts are with you. Being with your mum when she went must have been so special, I missed out on that with my own mum. I really treasure having met you at MQS, and I know what a caring and wonderful person you are. Your mother must have been so proud of you.

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  19. TazzieMay 08, 2007 7:25 AM

    Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss, Mum's are just so special, I'm glad you were able to be there with her at the end. You're both in my thoughts.
    *hugs*
    Tazzie
    :-)

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  20. Susan May 10, 2007 9:34 PM

    I'm sorry to read about your mother's passing. I'm glad you could be there.

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