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Coming to the end - update post 75, May 2nd; My mom's battle with cancer
Topic Started: Apr 20 2010, 05:39 PM (2,271 Views)
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RR I can't imagine what the last week was like and what you have in store for the future. But know that your TOC family is here for you.
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RR-my condolences to you and your family, and you will all be in my prayers.

Be kind to yourself in the coming days, you gave your mother and father the greatest gifts of love and support in their time of need. We are here for you when you need us.
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What a terribly long week, and adding to that the traveling, jet lag, and not having your immediate family around you to help support you must have been so hard.

I'm so sorry for your loss; I know you were expecting it and it was not a shock, but still, it must be very difficult. Hoping your dad is as strong as you are, and that he gets a lot of support from your parents' friends in their community.

Sounds like you have good reason to curl up in bed for a couple of days to regroup before considering anything else.

Glad to hear that you are doing ok.

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Hugs to you, RR. You're handling this with such grace.
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Dear RR, my sincerest sympathies to you in your loss. You indeed are holding up with fine grace. It can be overwhelming and difficult in the best of circumstances, so your situation is very hard given all you must handle what with all the other things going on for you.

Yes, when you able, a thread on death and dying would be interesting...I think there are a number of us here who have experienced it and would have interesting and helpful things to share. But only do this when YOU are really ready.

Losing a parent is one of the hardest things a person will experience in their lifetime...it truly IS a "big deal"...be good to yourself and don't try to rush anything in the healing process. It takes time. :candle: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Lots of hugs coming your way RR. What a draining time. It sounds like your mum was a very strong and caring woman and important in the community. Touched alot of people in her life. :cloud9:

It must be particularly tough for you with the move looming in the future. Exciting but huge. Surround yourself with your loved ones and take a bit of a break for YOU :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Hang in there :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I wish I had some eloquent words of wisdom but I can only offer my condolences and prayers. Your mom sounds like she made an impact on a lot of people. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh Ellen :( I think I knew in my hgeart aht your Mom had passed and I have been thinking of you. I am so sorry for your loss and for your Dad and family.

SOunds like you have a lot of big changes ahead but you always tackle things with such dogged determination and I know this will be yet another adventure that you will eventually enjoy. You're one of the people who seem to enjoy "the journey" as well as "the destination" and I have always admired that about you and have MUCH enjoyed reading your blog about your adventures.

Hang in there and know you are being thought of often!!!
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Oh RR. I have been thinking of you throughout the last week, as I've pondered the cycle of life myself.

My heart goes out to you and your family, and especially your father. It sounds as though your mother was an amazing person and very well loved by all. I'm sure the support from friends and the community was both welcome and overwhelming at times!

I think starting a thread about death and dying would be both cathartic and comforting.... one great thing about this board is the wealth of perspective and thoughtful opinions and I'm sure there is lots everyone can offer.

My thoughts are with you, please feel free to vent away to us all....
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RR, still sorry to hear of your last weeks activities, even tho we all knew it was coming. Nothing like adding some globetrotting to the grief process. Glad you are home safe, give the wee's a couple extra hugs and get some rest.

Hope your dad is finding his way thru the 'new' normal. Our thoughts are with all of you...
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Ellen....I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Not an easy time, to say the least. I think your thread is a wonderful idea. Will continue to keep you guys in my thoughts.

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Oh Ellen I am so sorry!
Know it get easier - but for now know that your mom is still with you in so many ways. A tilt of the head, a saying, a favorite scent or flower, look around and you'll notice reminders of your Mom

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Deepest sympathies for you and your family's loss. Big {{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}} during this difficult time.
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HUGE condolences on the loss of your mother. I'm very sorry to hear about that.
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