Sunday, December 13, 2015

A Very Sad Week

It's been a very long sad week for our family.  Last Saturday our mother passed away after many years of battling Alzheimer / Dementia. I know she is at peace and am thankful that she passed painlessly in her sleep.

Mom was an avid reader. Pretty much a book a day type.  About 4 years ago she lost the ability to follow a story. There have been lots of sad moments over the course of this disease but finding several of her books with multiple book marks was the saddest.

My belief is that she has found a fluffy cloud in heaven and is now seated comfortably reading a book from a never ending pile of books.

She never wanted a funeral, but did want a party, so party we did. We had a lovely repast luncheon for friends and family. I'm sure we made her happy.  I'm sorry I didn't get pictures but my sister in law decorated a small Christmas tree with pictures celebrating moms life hanging from plaid ribbons. It was just perfect.

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16 comments:

  1. Carol SwiftDecember 13, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I'm sure she got the fluffiest cloud of all to read her books. Hugs to you!

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  2. gpcDecember 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss, but love the idea of the memory tree. What a beautiful way to celebrate your mother's life! Hugs.

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  3. CalicojoanDecember 13, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    My heart goes out to you. I went thru the same thing 3 years ago. It's tough to deal with it no matter the time of the year, but the holidays seem to be a double whammy. Sending you a big hug! You can smile every time you see that fluffy cloud, cause she's there with you.

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsDecember 13, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    So sorry for your loss and sending many gentle hugs.

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  5. West Michigan QuilterDecember 13, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you during this painful time. Hugs.

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  6. CatNCart CraftDecember 13, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    My heart aches for you Selina, loosing a Mum is devastating. I hope she finds my Mum in heaven and they can compare the books they have read. Hugs ....
    Judy

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  7. Sarah CraigDecember 13, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    I am so sorry, Selina! I'm sure she's enjoying that cloud and all the books she's missed over the past few years. Keeping you in my prayers!

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  8. the girlfriend gapDecember 13, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Hugs for you. Love the Christmas tree memory idea.... you will have that for years to come. janita

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  9. allthingzsewnDecember 14, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    May God give you extra peace this Christmas, it's great you were able to celebrate her joining Jesus and now having the perfect life. I will pray for the hard times here.

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  10. FlourishingPalmsDecember 14, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    How sorry I am to know that your mother passed, and especially at this time of year. But it's good to share stories, and this is a really nice one, about her eagerness to read. I have been praying peace for you as you adjust to this change in your life. Bless you.

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  11. BonnieDecember 16, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My mom passed away the end of August, so it will be a different Christmas for our family also. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  12. SheilaDecember 17, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Oh I am so sorry to hear this Selina , my deepest sympathy to you and your family . My MIL passed away a few years ago with that dreadful disease and it is such a sad thing to see . I am sure your mom is now happily reading her books and no longer losing her place or needing several bookmarks . Hugs Sheila

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  13. Jeito Mineiro BordadosDecember 19, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I'm sure your mother found the fluffy cloud and many books to read and rest.
    Take my friend hug.
    Egléa

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  14. SparkyDecember 19, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Ahhh Selina, how sad my heart is for you....never easy especially at this time of year to lose anyone we loved so much. xx May you shine from her example in life and carry her heart with you alwaysxx

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  15. SparkyDecember 19, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Ahhh Selina, how sad my heart is for you....never easy especially at this time of year to lose anyone we loved so much. xx May you shine from her example in life and carry her heart with you alwaysxx

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  16. Quilt GrannyJanuary 23, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    I am sorry for your loss and sorry for being so late in telling you so.

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