My mother passed away this morning....

Rocketman95 · Apr 15, 2003

Great story 3fingeredgus...

Rocketman95 · Apr 15, 2003

Originally posted by 3fingeredgus
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.

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3fingeredgus · Apr 15, 2003

Thanks RM95..

I forgot to add something. DD, I'm also available anytime if you need someone to talk or anything. I know it is difficult to speak with people that care but cannot understand what its like. Feel free to email me for whatever reason.

threefingeredgus@yahoo.com

- Jeff

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