Rosemary
1950-2009
My mum died last week. For many years she battled type 2 diabetes and all the things that go along with that, and just two years ago she suffered the first of several heart attacks. I knew the end was near, but it was still shocking and heartbreaking. I've never grieved like this before, and I'm kind of surprised by the profound sadness and anger I'm feeling. I hope it goes away soon.
If you do the math, you'll see that my mum was relatively young. She never really took her disease seriously, and in fact, she ignored her diagnoses for a decade. I wish she had quit smoking and adopted a healthful lifestyle years ago. I know it would have greatly extended her life or at least improved the quality of it. I'm not going to choose the same path that she did. I hope you won't either.
37 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing your mother is hard - I remember the grief being overwhelming for quite a while afterwards. It does get easier over time though, so just allow yourself to grieve and come to terms with things in your own time. Take care.
Oh Leah, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I cannot give wise words from experience, like Karen.
Thank you for your words about choosing a different path for your health and I hope those words will help others too.
Take care!
Hi Leah! I stopped in to say thank you so much for your kind comment about the thread box. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I still have my mother and cannot imagine loosing her. I did loose my father at far too young an age. He was only 59 and very sick. I can promise you that the sadness and anger will get better but you will always miss her. I find missing my father now after all these years only helps me feel still connected with him. So yes, it does get better. My deepest sympathies to you!
Hugs ~
Heidi
Leah, I'm so sorry to read about your loss. It is heartbreaking and overwhelming, but it does get better. I'm with you in my thoughts.
Leah I am sorry. Thinking of you and your family.
I'm also very sorry for you loss. I lost my mom when she was only 48, and it was one of the hardest times I have ever gone through. Just as the others have said, time is your friend, and slowly your heart will heal. I wish you strength to get through these next few weeks and months,
I am so sorry for your loss, Leah. I understand your heartbreak; I will be devastated when I lose my mother.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It must be so much more difficult since she was so young.
Be well.
Barb
I am so sorry to read about what must be the saddest news ever. I cannot imagine how you are feeling, I dread the day of loosing either of my parents. Lifestyle changes can make such a difference and I hope this hits home to some people that need it to !
Take care xx
My sincere condolences to you Leah...I am so profoundly sorry. We lost my brother a month ago to a tragic car accident...and although the anger will fade, the sadness, lessens but never leaves...I still grieve for my grandparents and aunt and they died in: 2000, 2002, 2003....Please know that I am thinking of and praying for YOU and your family. May she rest in peace. God Bless you.
I am so sorry to read that you lost your mum. I wish she had chosen a better lifestyle too. I hope with time the love and happiness you hold in your heart will overcome your sadness and anger. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you're going through. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family.
I'm so sorry, Leah. She was rather young. I'm glad you're making better choices in your life. Big hugs!
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Leah. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Ah Leah, I'm so sorry that you've lost your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
You're in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.....
Oh, Leah, I am just so sorry. Thank you for taking the time to remind people to tend to their health even while you're so consumed by the sadness of your loss.
Oh Leah, I am so sorry to hear you lost your mom. My thoughts are with you.
Leah,
I'm so very worry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thank you for the timely reminder.
Love Velda
Leah, I am so sorry to read about your mom's passing. Ma thoughts are with you and your family.
Leah, I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
I'm so sorry, Leah. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. It's really hard losing a parent and is a very hard hurt to heal.
Leah, I'm sorry! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.
My most sincere condolences. No matter how much we 'know' that the end is coming for one of our loved ones, it's still shocking when it actually arrives (or at least it was for me with my mother). You and your mother are in my prayers.
I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your Mom--we should never have to lose our moms.
Leah, I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
My condolences on the loss of your dear Mum. There are simply no words that I can offer to help you through this time. Just {{{hugs}}}
Leah, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Oh Leah, I'm so sorry. I know the pain of losing a mom (also only 59 years old). It is so heartbreaking. It will get better with time. Keep good memories of her in your heart.
Suzi
Leah, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
I'm so sorry Leah! One of the hardest things that I have ever gone through was losing my mother. Give yourself time, I think it took me a year to be able to talk about her without crying. Your memories will help you get through this time and to know that she is always with you.
Leah I am so so so very sorry to hear of your loss. It's so very difficult losing a parent....my heart aches for my dad...and it's been almost 2 years since I lost him to cancer....about the same age as your mum. It's a tough time, but you will get through it eventually. Sending big {{{hugs}}}
Leah, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Your mother was so young which must add to your loss. Sending you hugs and praying that you will be comforted in this time of mourning.
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