bad news and prayer request

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Fri May 25, 2007 6:22 am

I've been scarce on the forum lately because my mother has been much worse in recent weeks. She had gone through a lot in her life and defeated breast cancer among many other conditions and illnesses along the way. The natural aging process finally did it's work, though. She was able to live indepenadanty until about 6 months ago, but finally got to the age and physical condition where it was getting risky to let her continue to live at home alone and unassisted even though I live next door. My sister is a retired RN, so she moved in with mom to assist her. In the past few months I have watched mom decline from a frail old independant woman to an almost "vegetabalistic" state the past couple of weeks. She has been bedridden for a few weeks now, and so mentally detatched she had trouble recognizing even her own children in the last few days. A condition she had always feared and hoped to avoid, but the natural end to a long life.
Yesterday norning (May 24th) at about 1:20AM she drew her last breath on this earth. She was 94 years, 4 months, and 12 days old.
She lived a long life, and spent much of it helping others. She was a retired school teacher, and the oldest member in her church. She had a strong faith in God and I believe she will be graciously received into God's kingdom.
She was a great mother, and though I write this with tears running down my cheeks and a heavier heart than I have ever experienced in my life, I am thankful she was able to enjoy life for as many years as she did.
I know many of you, if only through your acts of kindness on this forum, are believers in an order of life on this earth established by a Great Creator, known as God by most. I ask for your prayers that her spirit be cared for and granted peace and eternal happiness.
I accept the fact that we all are here only temporarily, and her death is only the natural end to life. I will keep the memory of her love for me, and all the wisdom of her teachings with me for the remainder of my days on earth, and will do my best to pass her values of kindness and love on to my children. It is the cycle of life on this earth we must all go through, and I believe if we try to live with those values we admire (love, understanding, acceptance, peace, ans so on) we will be rewarded when our spirit passes from this earthly existance.
I will probably be absent from this media of the internet for some time, as there is much to do to attend to the earthly matters scociety sometimes burdens us with upon the passing of a loved one close to us. I am unsure what the near future holds for me at this moment, but I know I will have to make many changes and adaptations to my lifestyle. There are many "loose ends" to tie up, and I may move into her house (which my father built in 1949) where I have many fond memories. Actually it is a small house by today's standards (2-bedroom, single bath), but would be well suited to my small family today since My wife and I have only one young son (soon to be 7 years old) at home now. If I decide to make the move, I'm sure I'll be scarce here as there will be plenty of adjustments and small changes to make.
So, let me thank all of you for the king words, thoughts, and prayers in advance!
Thank you!!!!!!!!

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Fri May 25, 2007 6:27 am

My condolences Wabi, to you and your family. Sounds like she was a great lady and a mother. It's hard saying goodbye, but she's in good hands now.

pokynojoe · Post by **pokynojoe** » Fri May 25, 2007 6:36 am

Please except my condolences, Mike. Moms are impossible to replace.

Regards
Joe

mdcrossbow · Post by **mdcrossbow** » Fri May 25, 2007 7:04 am

wabi, I'm am truely sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She sounds like she was a great mother and a great inspiration to you. From what you have writen I believe her spirit is with the Lord now. You and your family are in my prayers Brother.
God Bless

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Fri May 25, 2007 7:17 am

Deepest sympathy and prayers too.
May your family be strong.
94 years-an incredible span of life.

Norm

Horizontal Hunter · Post by **Horizontal Hunter** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:10 am

Wabi,

I am sorry for your lossand will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:26 am

My condolences to you and yours Wabi.

curmudgeon · Post by **curmudgeon** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:51 am

Good luck to you Wabi getting through this difficult time.

hatchet jack · Post by **hatchet jack** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:52 am

we are so sorry for your loss.

h.j. & family

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri May 25, 2007 9:00 am

Wabi,your mom sounded like a wonderful woman and I know she is with her father now.
Let go and let God guide you through these times,The Johnson's will pray for you.

Hi5 · Post by **Hi5** » Fri May 25, 2007 9:02 am

No matter how bad things were near the end, we can't help but also think of happier and better times, and that's when it really hurts.

We feel for you, friend.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Fri May 25, 2007 9:56 am

I am so sorry for the lost of your mother. But you are right she is in a much better place than this old earth. She is where there is no pain, no
wants of any kind , and I am sure she is happy with our Father. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. My prayers are with you.

Eddie

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Fri May 25, 2007 10:09 am

My Condolances! Very sorry!

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Fri May 25, 2007 10:30 am

My condolences Mike, to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I went thru a lot of the same things when I lost mother a few years ago.

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Fri May 25, 2007 11:55 am

Sorry to hear the news ... My condolences Mike ... 94 years is a good stretch ... many fond memories I'm sure ... Best wishes to you and your family at this time of loss ...