Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. It makes you realize that we are more then just faceless people behind a keyboard, we are truly a dysfunctional internet family. Thanks again. DD
I am deeply sorry for your loss, I couldn't imagine losing my mom. Just reading your intial post brought tears to my eyes. May she be happy and fulfilled in god's arms.
+ DaDakota - My condolences to you and your family. Your original e-mail is so beautiful and heartfelt. I could feel the love that you have for your mom in your words. Thanks for sharing your feelings with us. The thing that scares me the most in my life has always been the thought of losing a loved one. I have not had to go through this yet. I can only hope that God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Da, I hope you have been able to hang in there through this, and furthermore, I hope your mom had a solid life and I hope that you told here you loved her a lot. me and my mom are really close. We talk every day even though I am in Austin at UT and my parents are in Houston. I think my mom is the best just like you think your mom is the best. am I a momma's boy?, hell yeah.
DD.... My heartfelt condolences. I know words matter little at a time like this, and I have no idea what you must be feeling. All I can say is that I know others in here share me sense of grief for your pain, and wish you happier days to come. Peace JAG
Man, I am sorry to hear that DaDakota. My condolences to you. Your mom has moved on to a better place. You and your fam will be in my prayers. Keep that chin up, and be strong. You are one of the best posters on this site...keep it up. Peace be with you. | ___|___ | | |
DD, My thoughts and prayers are with you, man. I lost my mother after a long cancer battle almost exactly a year ago. I know this is tough as hell, and it sounds like you are dealing with it the best way I can imagine, by thinking, and celebrating her life and the strong person she surely must have been. If you have any questions or want just want to spill out some stories about your mother or whatever would help, my e-mail is always open. Good luck, man.
hmmm...no edit, that was supposed to be a cross, was a good looking one in the textbox, but not in the thread...oh well. + Peace be with you all.
DaD - I lost my mom two years ago. In addition to the spiritual aspects which may differ slightly for each of us, I found solace in the fact that my mom truly enjoyed life. It is my belief that you were loved as much by your mom as I was mine...and are a stronger person for it. Peace.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, DaDakota. Best wishes to you and your family in these difficult times....
DD, I'm also very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I lost my mother 2 years ago to brain cancer. In fact, next week will mark the 2 year anniversary of her death. Since you asked, I will share a very important story to me. The other day, I was asked by someone if I could nail down one day as the 'best of my life' and it was easy. You see, my Dad and my biological mother were divorced when I was 3 years old. Betty, my biological mother, was mentally ill and very abusive and I found out later that once I was born (2nd of 2 kids), she could not handle the pressure and wanted out of the marriage. My Dad began dating again and fell in love with Diana Lim in 1979. The best day of my life was when she and my Dad were married later that year. I was 4 and a half. My new step mom told my Dad that I had sealed the deal because when my Dad introduced her to me and my brother (when they were dating), I asked her if she would be my new mommie. She told me many times that later that night, she cried because she could see that I was really missing that motherly element in my life. Anyway, 'China', which was my new step mom's nickname because of her chinese heritage, joined our family and instantly dove right into the role of being a mother. My older brother Chris was very resistant to this because he was still really close to Betty. However, I had no love for my biological mom and embraced this new addition to the family. China adopted my and my older brother when I was in 2nd grade, shortly after my little brother was born. I had started calling her Mom long before that though. She raised us throughout the years and dealt with all the trials and tribulations that 3 little boys would put anyone through. She was always the strength and foundation of our family. My Mom died 2 years ago after battling breast, throat, bone and brain cancer for 5 years. I am about to turn 28 next week. My Mom died the day after my birthday. Without a doubt, the most important and greatest day of my life was when my Dad married her because she became the mother I needed and wanted. I was fortunate enough to spend the last 4 days with her before she passed. We were able to laugh and cry and share all the things we needed to and I held hands praying with my family circled around her as she passed on. I can't help but let a few tears fall as I remember that moment. That's my story.. Sorry to be so longwinded. I'm not trying to take over this thread by any means.. DD, you are very right. Mom's are the center of the universe. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts and hope that you and your family continue to find joy in the fact that she is in a better place. +
