After an heroic 2-1/2 year battle with brain cancer, my beautiful mom passed away yesterday afternoon at home, where we'd cared for her through the long journey. I will miss her...have missed her for a long time already now, but am happy she has gotten her wings and flown far from her earthly cage.
You can remember her by doing this -- complain little [never once in 30 months did Mother complain, although it would only be natural to do so] and laugh long [Mom was still chuckling up until a few days ago].
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Thank you for your kindnesses, your prayers and thoughts. They are much appreciated. And especially to our Kathryn Magendie who's hosted several posts about Mom's health.
May love and passion for the things that fulfill you be ever present in your life!
*Photo taken yesterday afternoon in front of my mom's house.
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Angie,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts are with you! Take care!
S
I'm very sorry for your loss. You have a great attitude about it though. I hope peace is brought upon you and her in this time of grief. You'll see her again someday.
My heart is with you.
~ Wendy
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
It is indeed a sad day but take heart in knowing that she will live on in the tiny moments of your life. A sunset, a sunrise, a smell or a song, she will always be near you.
I hope that, after this long road for all of you, that you will take time to remember, mourn, cry and get up again to carry on.
So sorry about your mother, sounds like she was a terrific lady. My sympathies to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Angie. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed to your mom.
Thinking of you Angie.
Angie, I'm sad with you today. Your mom taught you some valuable lessons, ones I need to remember, too. I learned more about courage, patience, and love, watching my own mother in her valiant battle with cancer. You'll never forget the details of how to live triumpantly amid such devastation. May the Lord be with you today and comfort you in your loss.
Love and prayers, Annette
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers. Hugs!
My deepest sympathies to you, Ang. But I am glad your mother is free from her prison here on Earth and is walking with Jesus!
What a legacy she left. Will you tell us your favorite mom story here sometime soon? Love. Hugs.
Prayers and hugs for all. Deb, those stories will take a long time to tell. Great Lady. Great family.
Oren
Angie,
May the light that is her shine through you and onto all of us for evermore.
Sending so much love,
Suzanne
Complain little, laugh long, she sounds like my late stepmother, who passed away from breast cancer four years ago this May.
I'm sorry for your loss, Angie, but her lessons will live on through you!
(hugs)
may your memories keep your mom alive forever........my sympathy to you and your family
Cam from Catherine's blog (she thinks the world of you) -your mother put up a good fight! Be good to yourself in this period of mourning:)
I'm sending you many hugs to hold you up when you feel like you're going to fall. You're in my prayers too!
You received my private correspondence, of course, but just reaffirming - adding my voice - to let you know how many folks wish you and yours peace and happiness.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh Angie, I am so very sorry for your loss. You've been an inspiration to so many of us with the way you took such loving care of her - never complaining. Like Mother, like Daughter. My prayers will be with you during this time.
My prayers to you, Alaine, Buck, Dee, and your whole family.
I have such great memories of being in your house off of Tara Blvd (don't remember the exact address, but I can still identify it if I drive by) playing poker for matchsticks. Your mom was so funny and entertaining, and your dad was the only one I knew who was even potentially as goofy as my dad. I know you'll miss her, and I'm also glad she's healed now.
Love you all! Marty
Angie, my prayers and condolences are yours. <3
Angie -
My heart goes out to you. What a wonderful example of laughing/no complaining your mom leaves! She seems like quite a treasure and you were so blessed to have her! May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
I'm sorry. Your mom sounds like she was a happy, classy lady to the very end. I'll remember your family this week in prayer. God Bless.
Oh dear Angie,
I'm crying here with you. I understand your loss and sadness but am happy she is free from her pain. You all have been such an example of what love in a family is. I'm praying for you right now.
Blessings,
Terri
You know it's strange- but I just had a feeling that I should visit today.
May your heart find the healing place soon- and may your mother rest in eternal peace.
I wish you all the very very best. I am praying extra hard for you tonight.
Angie, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I've not visited in a while but something drew me here tonight. Wising you strength.. you're in my best thoughts.
My heart goes out to you, dear Angie, because I know how hard it is to lose a mother and because I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family, Love, Marguerite
My prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your life. May your beautiful, sweet mother live forever in your heart and soul. Peace to you, dear Angie.
Angie, your mother could not have had a more loving, caring daughter than you. She must have been so very proud. May your memories of your mother comfort you now and bring you all the joy she would want for you.
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers coming your way. God bless you and your family!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother after her long and pain battle.
You and she are in my thoughts.
THANK YOU ALL, DEAR FRIENDS, FOR THE LOVING WORDS OF COMFORT. I AM BLESSED WITH YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND CARING! I'M SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE REST OF MY FAMILY SO THAT THEY CAN SEE HOW MOM'S LOVE HAS SPREAD FAR AND WIDE AROUND THE GLOBE AND THROUGH CYBERSPACE.
Huggage...now go do something nice for yourself and someone else in Mom's memory. She'd love that.
God bless you, Angie. My deepest sympathies and fondest wishes for you as you embrace her memories. Much love, darling.
Angie, my condolences to you and your family. May the precious memories of your mother, hold you strong during this sad time in your life.
Complain little, laugh long. Yes. I will do that. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your mother with us. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love, love and more love.
Angie, I'm so sorry but I'm glad she has her wings.
Will be praying that this time goes smoothly for you.
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I plan to be extra sweet to people and laugh a whole lot in your mom's honor. My thoughts are with you.
Kimber
So sorry Angie.
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You were blessed with a great mom, and she was blessed with a wonderful family including twin girls. By caring for her yourselves, your love transcended the boundaries that society has set up for the elderly and frail. That beautiful sunset is a gift of thanksgiving any way you look at it! <3, Joey
My deepest condolances Angie. Words fail me, but my thoughts are with you and yours.
"If my ship sails out of sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends."
Hugs.
Oh Angie, I am so sorry. I had no idea, I am ashamed to say. I have not visited you in awhile. Lots going on. God Bless all of you. What a blessing she was, never complaining and alwasy laughing. That says so much about the person she was.
BIG HUGS!
My heart goes with you, darling. I lost my own father after a long illness, so I know you say good-bye to her with a mixture of love, sorrow, and relief that she suffers no more.
She is with you ever, in your smile, your memories, your love.
God bless you, you and your family are in my prayers.
Teresa
Angie
I pray that the peace and comfort of God surround you and your family at this difficult time.
Analisa
Angie,
This has been a difficult balance for you. Take good care now.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Angie,
My many condolences to you and your family. I've already sent an email, but wanted to add a little something here. Many prayers and wishes are sent your way.
I think Khalil Gibran put it best, when he said 'Every end is a new beginning'.
My thouhts are with you and your family, Angie.
Dear DiBenedetto Family,
I am so sorry for MAMA D'S passing. She has gotten a new heavenly body that cannot hurt or grow old or get sick.
My heart grieves with you and understand what a painful time this is.
Please let me know if I can help in any way.
I love you all!
May God bless and keep you Angie. I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom is not hurting anymore, but I know you will miss her so much.
I lost my mom to cancer 15 years ago and still miss her every day. I'm here is you need me. Lots of love to you.
Oh Angie, I am so sorry to hear this. I haven't checked on blogs for a little while so I missed your sad news until just now.
You have my love and prayers, Angel.
Rebecca
xxx
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family, your mom sounds wonderful, as do you.
If only with those two items--no complaints and much laughter--your mom left you a sterling legacy. I'm sorry she's left your embrace for a time, but I believe you will see her soon.
With much love,
Jen
Audience of ONE
Hugs and love to you my beautiful friend - your mother was lovely lovely lovely
Fly beautiful bird fly......
THANK YOU ALL. MAY EVERY KINDNESS YOU SHARE BE MULTIPLIED AND RETURNED TO YOU! Angie
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