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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy first day on the new job, mom past away (updated)
I'd been at work an hour when my sister called. Mom had less than 2 weeks in the hospice. Cancer. My sister and I were there with her. She turned 88 on July 11th.
It will be a few days before I'm back here regularly.
Services will be Friday morning.
Edit: The post from last week about my new job: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021048109
OS
KurtNYC
(14,549 posts)malaise
(269,003 posts)I remember sending greetings for her birthday.
Arkansas Granny
(31,517 posts)reflection
(6,286 posts)Justice wanted
(2,657 posts)NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)You have our deepest sympathies.
yardwork
(61,608 posts)Siwsan
(26,262 posts)I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)May you find peace in her memory...
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)monmouth
(21,078 posts)nc4bo
(17,651 posts)I'm so terribly sorry.
pnwmom
(108,978 posts)Liberal Veteran
(22,239 posts)virgdem
(2,126 posts)She lived a very long life and she is no longer in pain. My Mom died of Colon Cancer 9 years ago, so I understand what you are going through. Take as long as you need to grieve-that is important!
xchrom
(108,903 posts)LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)I'll keep you in my thoughts.
LongTomH
(8,636 posts)glinda
(14,807 posts)Sorry for your great loss. Hugging you.....
lamp_shade
(14,834 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)I'll keep you & yours in my thought.
flakey_foont
(3,338 posts)Deepest condolences
panader0
(25,816 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)We'll miss you while you're gone.
niyad
(113,306 posts)as always, your DU family is here if you need us.
Warpy
(111,261 posts)I know she was sick for a very long time, but it's always a shock when it finally happens.
AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)raccoon
(31,111 posts)Solly Mack
(90,767 posts)brer cat
(24,565 posts)You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
livetohike
(22,144 posts)mopinko
(70,104 posts)how suck can it get.
stay strong my friend.
highplainsdem
(48,978 posts)intheflow
(28,474 posts)May your family find comfort in knowing her pain is gone and your shared memories. Please don't stress about your job; any employer worth their mettle will understand that death knows no timeline and your job will be secure when you return. Hang in there.
GentryDixon
(2,951 posts)My sympathy to you, Marta & the family.
Mika
(17,751 posts)Take care.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I'm sorry for your loss.
TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)of your beloved mom. I hope they are understanding at your new place of employment. (((HUGS)))
aikoaiko
(34,170 posts)emsimon33
(3,128 posts)LoisB
(7,206 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts):hugs:
And rip to mom.
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)My best to you and your family during this difficult time.
proud patriot
(100,705 posts)here if you need me Steve .. lost both my grandparents that raised me last year. Been a rough year but managing , i hope the best for your healing.
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)You have my full empathy. My dad (step) just passed away recently from cancer as well.
sinkingfeeling
(51,457 posts)Historic NY
(37,449 posts)cate94
(2,810 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)mazzarro
(3,450 posts)still_one
(92,190 posts)frogmarch
(12,153 posts)as all your other friends here at DU are, I'm very sorry about the loss of your mom.
Lucy Goosey
(2,940 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)Chorophyll
(5,179 posts)My condolences to you and your family.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)to you and your family.
DainBramaged
(39,191 posts)I hope my Mom runs into your Mom so they can talk about us.
kentuck
(111,095 posts)Our deepest sympathies.
librechik
(30,674 posts)you live an epic, mythical life. It is a privilege to share the lttle bit you give us here.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)Peace...
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)To you and yours. You're a treasure to so many of us here, as is obvious by the responses to your post.
Hugs & encouragement,
Julie
yellerpup
(12,253 posts)My thoughts are with you in this difficult time of transition. Celebrate the love you shared. From what you have written about her, she must have been a wonderful woman. Peace for your heart.
longship
(40,416 posts)You deserve a break.
May your mom rest in peace.
You and your family are in all our thoughts.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)<<<hugs>>>
Bossy Monkey
(15,863 posts)and of course good luck in the new job.
malthaussen
(17,195 posts)Please accept my condolences.
-- Mal
TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)Astazia
(262 posts)May the wonderful memories always be in your heart during this difficult time.
I will post a poem that seems to bring light during sad times. Blessings of love to all who are with you.
I don't know your Mom, but knowing the little I know from here @DU, she was very proud of the man you've become. Hang in there Steve.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)99Forever
(14,524 posts)Good thoughts to you and yours from another Union brother to whom Omaha is home. (even though I now live elsewhere)
OhioChick
(23,218 posts)rjlobo422
(29 posts)Losing a parent is always hard Steve. Please know that you and your Mom and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
GoneOffShore
(17,339 posts)OmahaBlueDog
(10,000 posts)I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
love0bama-4ever
(65 posts)Truly Sorry, friend, my dad also spent only two days in hospice, and died. My heart goes out to you!
Worried senior
(1,328 posts)my mother was less than a wk in hospice and also passed away at age 88.
spanone
(135,833 posts)msanthrope
(37,549 posts)seanpencil
(168 posts)and you continue to thrive
babylonsister
(171,066 posts)SlimJimmy
(3,180 posts)graywarrior
(59,440 posts)rurallib
(62,415 posts)Digit
(6,163 posts)PlanetBev
(4,104 posts)One day before he was scheduled to go into in-home hospice. Anyway it happens, and no matter how old they are, it's still a shock and it still hurts.
Condolences to you and the family, Steve.
GreenPartyVoter
(72,377 posts)etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)cordelia
(2,174 posts)blaze
(6,362 posts)I'm so glad you and your sister were with her.
That's a true gift.
Smilo
(1,944 posts)deepest condolences to you and your family OS.
Now is the time to grieve and cry, but hoping that in time the tears will lessen and your memories bring you peace and smiles.
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)amandabeech
(9,893 posts)susanr516
(1,425 posts)I lost my mother in July, 2006.
GoCubsGo
(32,084 posts)Hugs and my condolences to you and your family.
derby378
(30,252 posts)Odin2005
(53,521 posts)Trailrider1951
(3,414 posts)I'm sorry that your Mother has passed into the next world, and you are so filled with grief. Please be at peace.
Festivito
(13,452 posts)Sensing you were not there, she knew your job search was a success.
I bet there was a twinge of a smile as she fondly left the station.
annabanana
(52,791 posts)It is hard and my heart is with you.
cr8tvlde
(1,185 posts)My 93 year old mother is day to day ... hospice has left. Got to believe they go to a better place, but lord we miss them.
csziggy
(34,136 posts)ananda
(28,860 posts)Big sympathy hug.
CBHagman
(16,984 posts)I wish you and your family peace of mind and heart.
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)Kurovski
(34,655 posts)You've had your share of troubles.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)yours peace.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)dflprincess
(28,078 posts)Complications after a fall - so it was rather sudden.
It doesn't matter how old we are or how old she is, we are never ready to lose our mom.
IndyJones
(1,068 posts)Skittles
(153,160 posts)be good to yourself Steve
Raine
(30,540 posts)barbtries
(28,795 posts)and i'm glad your mother's suffering has ended.
Omaha Steve
(99,632 posts)Back soon.
OS