So sorry about your mother Cathy, it is always hard even when we know it is coming and it is time. Still miss mom, sometimes alot. Hugs, Carol

It may seem "hard hearted" that I went and picked up sewing machines after learning my mother passed. With Parkinson's, dementia and a stroke (three years ago) she's been "going" for a long time. On Friday, the Hospice Nurse expected it would be less than a week, but not less than one day.

It was not "hard hearted". I'm sure your mother would have wanted you to be out and being productive. The alternative would have been to sit in place and she would not have asked you to do that. After our mother had a very bad stroke, we had to make the decision to let her go... I was very sad, but we had to honor her wishes.
((Hugs))
Judy

Cathy,

I am so sorry for your loss! I understand what you're going through. I lost my Mom in November '98, and my Dad in early March '99. I suppose we're never really ready to lose a loved one. A friend of mine expressed that we weren't really crying for our loved one -- we're crying for ourselves because we miss our loved ones -- and, I think that is true, to some extent. I've got a poem that a friend of ours sent to me when my husband passed away in 2004. It was a real comfort. I'll send you a PM!

God Bless you and your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Jeanette

AW Bummer to lose your mom. Doing 'normal' stuff sometimes does help.