The angels came and took my mother.

So many of you have accompanied me on my caretaking path with my mother. That's why I need to share with you, and thank so many of you for being with me on this long journey.

My beloved mother closed her eyes for the last time this morning. May her soul rest in peace.
Now I know the meaning of grief stricken. At the same time, I am relieved that she has been spared severe demence and being bed ridden. I'm so ever gratefull for the precious and loving times we could spend together. Bye Mom,......you are and will always be living in my heart as long as I live.

My dear....

Oh Angelika, my heart feels like I've lost my second Mother. I'm so sorry, my heart wings its way to you today. Love and hugs dearest friend!

Edelweiss2,

In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.

(Robert Ingersoll)

My blessings and prayers are with you dearest lady.
Mustang

I'm sorry for you loss, Edelweiss.

I send you strength and love to get through the next few weeks, Edelweiss. I am so sorry for your loss. But I am sure your mother is now in a better place. And when the time is right, you will see her again.

Anne

Thank you so much for your kind words. Orchid, I just read recently about your sister. I can't even imagine how devestating that must be for you.

A loss of a loved one, surely does tear at the heart. But I am surrounded by caring loving people, thank God, and I can count my dear online friends to them.

God bless,...it's hard, the cycle of life is truly a cycle. I don't like the word death. I wish it was instead; - beginning. A beginning of a new dimension and a better world.

Edelweiss...I've been communicating with you on FB but I wanted to come here also and express my deepest heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your Mother. I know how much she means to you and you and I have shared so much over the past few years. You're like my sister...you're closer to me than any sister could ever be and I feel your heaviness and heartache and if only I could wish it away. Please know that you are loved so much and that I would do anything to take away this pain.
Life once again teaches us not to take anyone for granted for one moment. We never known what the future holds. You never took your Mother for granted and are the most incredible, loving, attentive daughter any Mother could hope for. Her goodness is you. Her laughter is in your heart. Her greatest pride is her daughter...you dearest friend. I wish there was more I could say but words seem so inadequate.

Dee, when I think of my future, I think all I want to do is hold my sister in my arms; - you. That is my next goal in life, and I know it will come true.

I was very fortunate, my husband loved both my mother and my brother as if they were his own, and took such wonderful care of both of them through their respective illnesses. When Mom died, hubby felt as if he had lost his own mother all over again. And when my brother died, he was in tears for days afterward, and still misses both of them as much as I do.

Perhaps that has helped me to forgive him for the various stupid things he’s done over the course of our marriage. Just when I think he’s crossed my threshold, I feel my love for him sneaking out from behind my anger and resentment. He does love me, he just doesn’t always show it the way I need him to. I’ve had to change my perception of what love looks like.

Edelweiss, you're in so much pain right now. One thing I know for sure is that we should never make life-changing decisions from with the chaos and intense sadness of grief. I understand your heartache, but I would strongly urge you to allow yourself more time before making any hasty decision that cannot be undone later...get yourself further down the road and see where your heart and mind are then.

Sending you love, healing, peace and blessing - and hugs!!!

Thank you Eagleheart. I took your advice to heart, and realize that my feelings may just be stowed up resentment. But I need to let go. There are many other things about my husband that are quite wonderful, and I have to focus on those.

Today I'm doing better. Today I feel calmer. Today I know my mother is in a better place, and all is well.