I woke up this morning to some very sad news. My mother died in her sleep early this morning. For years, every breath she took was a struggle, but somehow she always managed to smile. Now her struggle is over and she is at peace.
I probably won’t be online much in the next few days, but Sam, Unlikely Hospitalist and Bill should be around.
Update: I just wanted to take a moment and thank you all for the outpouring of support, encouragement and prayers. I’m touched beyond words. Thanks also to The Other McCain, Instapundit, PoWiP and Lady Liberty for your condolences.
My sincerest condolences.
Very sorry to hear about you loss.
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My prayers and thoughts for you and your family, LC.
Prayers for a good journey, Sharon. R.I.P.
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May God grant you the peace and comfort in which your mother is now resting. Our prayers are with you.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and condolences coming your way.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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So sorry for your loss, LC. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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I’m so sorry LC. Please accept my condolences. I will be thinking of you and your family.
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My condolences LC. My mother passed on in Feb. of this year, her lungs and heart were worn out after 87 years. The gamut of emotions you are about to experience is intense.
The one thing I had the most trouble with was being glad because her struggle was over, and yet at the same time being sad because I had lost a trusted friend.
Being a Christian, my solace is in the assurance that the separation is but temporary.
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So sorry. It’s so hard to lose your mom. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. Peace to you.
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I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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God bless and keep her and give you and your family comfort in your loss.
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So sorry about your loss, may she rest in peace and rise in Glory.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, sweetie. Godspeed.
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Karen, I’m so very sorry. Our prayers are with you.
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Ditto republicanmother.
God bless you and your family.
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So sorry to hear about your loss.
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
- Irish Funeral Prayer.
God bless you and your family,
Brian O’Connor
RedDogReport.com
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My heart sank when I read this. I said a prayer for your Mother.
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My condolences LC. My mother also died peacefully in her sleep.
May we all go that way.
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My sincere condolances to you. My father-in-law recently passed away peacefully. We’re the ones left to grieve their passing and remember the wonderful times we shared. God bless you.
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So sorry for your lost. I pray you and your family will be able to celebrate her life with so many great memories….God bless you and your family….
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LC, sorry about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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My heart goes out to you. I lost my mom 11 years ago and I still miss her terribly. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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So sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my mother last year and it takes a long time for the sadness to go away. Eventually the sadness is slowly replaced by loving memories of all the great moments in your mothers life, and yours.
My prayers are with you, and your family.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the day when I have to say goodbye to my mom. We are never ready for sorrows like these.
May God comfort you during incomprehensible times.
My best to you. You do awfully good work here, and I’m sure you always made your momma proud.
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I just want to take a moment to thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. I will bookmark this post so the next time I think this is a cruel world, I’ll have a reminder of all of the decent, loving people I share it with. I’ll be back soon, and try to make my mom proud. Thank you again.
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You don’t have to make your mother proud, LC; she was always proud of you, and she is proud of you now. Empathy for this shock, LC–terrible loss of her presence for you but she is now outside of Time, safe and joyful and sustaining you.
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I am so sorry for your loss LC.
My prayers and thought are with you
and your family
LT
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I’m very sorry to hear this LC. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
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God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. I will be praying also.
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That’s terrible….I’m so sorry to hear the tragic news.
You have our condolances
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I am the Lonely Conservative’s mother in law and I can’t tell you all how much your thoughts, prayers and well wishes mean to her and the entire family. It is so heart warming to me to know there are many truly good people in this crazy, mixed up world. Thank you everyone.
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LC, your blog is a bright candle in a dark world…thank you for sharing not only politics with us, but also pieces of your life…even when they are sad pieces such as this…the loss of a parent is world-shifting…grief will walk with you for a long while, teaching you its ways, breaking your heart, and bringing you eventually to a place of peace. I learned so much about grief and letting go and moving forward after losing my mom 23 years ago…there is a part of your soul that will always be sad and missing her…but you are her legacy…she will always be with you. I wish you and your family peace in this sad time…God bless…
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LC, take care of business, which means hopefully you won’t see this. I was in my mother’s room with her when she passed, so I sympathize with your situation. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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I’m so sorry. Take care of your family and be well …
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So very, very sorry for your loss. All our thoughts and prayers.
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I’m sorry. Praying for you and your family.
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I still think of my Mom,and I think she thinks of me,somewhere…as your Mom does for you.
Hang in there.
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There are very, very few times when the world does not become a poorer place when a Mother passes away.
I’m sure the world is a much poorer place with your Mom’s passing.
Our condolences.
Chuck/Cathy
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Hey LC – I’m so sorry for your loss! Having lost my father 10 years ago, and with a 92-year old mother, I can certainly empathize. I believe we give our loved ones eternal life by carrying their torch, emphasizing all that was special about them in our own unique way. Long may she live through you!
I also empathize with your “lonely conservatism” as an American working in Canada. There’s an aspect of “going Dagny” in my current residency (although paying taxes in both countries) and I WILL move back when a saner administration quits threatening to penalize me for my industriousness. But for now I wistfully watch US politics while remaining optimistic by being active in my state’s tea party (funny how a few visits per year with Mom fall around tea party gatherings!), contributing to groups who represent my views, and engaging in polite debate.
All the best to you!
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My condolences and prayers.
Peace,
J
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So sorry to hear about your loss. But do know that it’s not permanent, and that both of you will be reunited in Heaven. Don’t mourn the loss, celebrate her life.
May God and Peace be with you and your family in this time,
R.
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I don’t know you but I have enjoyed your blog from time to time, and losing my mom was very tough. So try to hang in there and please keep up the great work.
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Your Mom is now with my Mom and they’re having a great time. Prayers to you and your family…
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So sorry for your loss.
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I’m sorry for your loss. It’s one of those that not only do not get over, but you’re not *supposed* to get over it; it’s a one-of-a-kind relationship.
God bless you and yours.
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Prayers and condolences headed your way, LC.
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I lost my father two years ago. I know your pain. My advice is simple and retread: remember the times.
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God be with her and you til you meet again.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss, I’m sure that your mother was special and will be sorely missed
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You don’t know me. I don’t know you. But, what I do know is this, a child lost their parent. And, if truth be told, in the best of ways…for your mom. In her sleep. I know you feel like maybe there was something more you could have said or done, but really, is there a better way to go than to fall asleep here and wake up in he arms of your Maker? Hopefully you can take comfort in that.
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Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Best wishes.
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