Thursday, July 20
It's over.My mother died peacefully at 3:30 this morning. Thank you all for everything, your prayers and kind words mean so much.
(If you know me in real life and see this before I get a chance to call you, I'm sorry.)
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I'm so sorry, E. Our thoughts are with you and your family this morning. We love you.
My condolences. Your posts imply that she was at peace. I hope you find peace also.
I'm sorry sweetie.... please know that you and your hubby and kids (and Dad) are in my thoughts and prayers this week.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how bad it sucks. We all wish we could be there for you but know that we are there in spirit and prayer.
I'm sorry!! *HUGS* You are in my thoughts...
I am so sorry for your loss. I will have your whole family in my thoughts.
Lifting you and your family up in prayers today.
I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Busy Mom. I'll certainly be keeping your father, you and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry.
So very sorry for your loss sweetie. Your family will be in my thoughts.
My thoughts are you {{{hugs}}} I'm so sorry..
I am so sorry for your loss, yet thankful that your mother has found peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am sorry about your mom. She raised a wonderful daughter. I will be praying for you.
I am sorry. Continued thoughts and prayers for your family.
I am so sorry to read this news. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to read this news. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am thinking about you and your entire family. I know words are not much of a comfort, but hopefully the prayers and good thoughts will bring some.
So very sorry. Take care of yourself in this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to use hospice to ease the end process. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry, but at least she died peacefully. You and your family are in my prayers.
so sorry for your loss... will be thinking about you and the family. take care of you!
My condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry. My prayers are with you all. Take care
I'm so sorry for your loss. She's at peace now, and I hope your family finds peace as well. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm sorry, and again, you are in my prayers.
Condolences to you and the entire Busy family.
My condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you and your family, sweetheart. I know that this was the end of a long and difficult journey for her, but I don't imagine that's much comfort right now. *hugs*
I'm so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts are with you all. be sure to remember to take care of yourself while your taking care of everyone else. Even though we've never met, it seems to me that you're the type to put yourself last at times like this. So go out an buy yourself something pretty from Target when things settle down and you can catch your breath.
Oh, even when you know it is coming, and you're in healthcare, it's never easy. I'm so sorry for your loss, and will continue to send prayers your way.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I wish I had something profound to say, but I haven't. Hold each other tightly, and don't be afraid to laugh when you think of happy memories.
Thank you so much for thinking about all of us, your faithful readers, at a time like this. You know we'll all be thinking of you.
Thoughts, prayers, and hugs....
My condolences..
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh girl, I'm so sorry. Expected or not, it's still your mom. I'll be thinking of you.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss... you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry, we will be praying for your family.
So sorry for your loss.
I'll continue to lift your Dad, you, and your family up in prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family can find some solace in the thought that your mom is at peace now. I am praying for you and your family.
I'm so sorry.
BusyFamily - you are in my prayers. I'm so sorry.
Aw, I'm sorry. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of and praying for you and your family as you go through the busyness and craziness of the week after, and for trying to figure out life without her when all the distractions are gone.
I'm so sorry sweetie. I can tell you that it gets easier, but you wouldn't believe me I bet.
She's at peace now, and that's gotta be worth something. BIG HUGS.
Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. I'm glad that you were able to be there with her.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry. Prayers for you and the Busy Family! And Busy Moms Dad.
I'm sorry :( I'm thinking of you and your family...let me know if there's anything this Colorado stranger can do.
Oh, Busy Mom! I'm so sorry.
Her suffering is over at last, and I hope that you and your family can find some comfort in that. I have been impressed with the way you all have dealt with this for so long, and I am sure that you will find your way through the sadness of this time.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Gosh, she's not even my mom and I feel the shock of her loss so quickly. I am so sorry. I hope you can find some comfort in the idea that she is not suffering anymore. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
You and your family are in our prayers. May the peace and love of Almighty God reign in your home. Blessings!
I'm so sorry. My prayers to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family/friends.
Melanie
Very sorry to hear it.
I'm so sorry sweetheart. I hope you find the stregth to deal with this, and that Mom rests in peace. Hugs to you and yours.
Karen
If I knew the location of the Busy House, I'd bring by a casserole (and if I knew how to make a casserole). Here's your virtual casserole and another hug.
*hugs*
I'm sorry.
For what its worth coming from a total stranger on the 'net I just wanted to say I'm so sorry sugar. From reading your blog I can tell that you've been nothing short of an awesome daughter to her and I'm pretty positive that you made her last bit of time here as comfortable and loved as possible. *big hugs to you and the whole family*
God bless her and God bless you.
SS
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So very, very sorry for your loss.
I've been in your shoes, and they pinch. Hard. You and your family will be in my prayers, too. May your faith help you through the time to come.
I am so sorry, but grateful that it was peaceful. You are all in my prayers.
Many thoughts and blessings and prayers going your way today and as you go through this final stage. I'm all choked up and teary on your behalf right now.
Much love to you and your family and your dad.
Hugs to you E. Please remember to take care of yourself--not just everybody else, okay?
I know you have been trying to prepare as best as you can for this day, but I know it still hurts very deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Nobody loves you like your mother does. I lost mine to cancer 14 years ago, seems like it was just yesterday. Hold onto good memories, they'll get you through the tough times. Not this means anything, but I was an only child too. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry. Many, many prayers.
so sorry for your loss. no matter how old we are, it is still heartbreaking to lose your mama. i will pray for your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Nobody loves you like a mother does. I lost mine to cancer 14 years ago and it seems like just yesterday. Not that it means anything, but I was an only child too. Hold onto good memories, they'll get you through the tough times. I'll be keeping you and the busy family in my thoughts
I am sooo sorry. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.=(
Oh, sweetie...so sorry to hear it. I know its been a tough year, but you've kept your sense of humor! You're entering a NEW phase of your life now...best wishes to you and your Busy family!
Words can't express enough. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope she -- and you and your family -- feel peace.
I'm so sorry for you loss. You are so blessed to have so many friends who care about you. There are at least 80 coments ahead of this one. I'm glad I go to meet your dad on our recent tour of the Motherhouse. Your dad seems very strong. I'm sure it will be tough on him but he will be OK. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I only "know" you through your blog but I have tears in my eyes reading of your loss. I am also an only child who lost my mother when I was 26 and my dad when I was 40. All I can say is that each day does get a bit easier as time goes on. Peace of the Lord.
I am very sorry for your loss, B-Mo.
I'm so sorry for your loss. The next few weeks will be difficult, so let yourself feel all of your emotions, good bad and ugly.
My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry.
God be with you in your time of need. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to read this. I hope you are your family find peace and comfort in your strong faith.
My sincere condolences. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and yours.
I am so sorry to her about your Mom. I know how very difficult it is but at least she's finally at peace. It sounds like the last few months have been hard on all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you family during this difficult time. God Bless You!
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was very lucky to have you as a daughter.
I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I'm so sorry. So, so sorry.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My heartfelt condolences to you and the BusyFamily.
I am so very sorry. Please know I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
Busy Mom and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Six months ago tomorrow, I was in the exact same shoes, so I know how hard it is. I hope your mother has found peace, and that in the days and weeks ahead, you and all those who loved her will be able to find comfort in her memory. All of you will continue to be in my thoughts during the difficult days ahead.
My deepest condolaces for you and your father.
Liz
I'm so sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bug over at an Indian Summer let us know about your mom's passing. I am so sorry that you're going through this pain of losing your mother.
You and I cross paths every once in a while in our blog journeys, but we aren't regular readers of each other's blogs. So I'm glad that Bug let us know so I could also send my thoughts your way.
It looks like you have a lot of people here who are thinking of you and praying for you. I hope you find a lot of comfort in that.
Warmly,
Lori
My deepest sympathy to you.
I'm so sorry.
I am so very sorry.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
I'm glad you're okay. Please accept my condolences on your mom's passing. I hope you and your family find comfort in each other. *hugs*
I don't have anything very original to say, other than I'm extremely sorry and I'll be thinking about you and your family.
I am sorry to hear of your family's loss.
I've been praying for her and y'all during this time and you will all be in my thoughts in prayers during these next several days and weeks.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
My deepest sympathies go out to you, your Dad and your family. May the Lord comfort and keepyou all until youare to meet again.
Wow, BusyMom, I'm sorry. It's less than a year since my own mother passed away, and it still jumps out at me from time to time. You and the Busy Family will be in my prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Adding my condolences to the pile...am so sorry for your loss.
My sincerest condolences. Emerson and I wish you and your family the best.
Ryan
Very sorry. Thank God her passing was peaceful. I'll pray for your dad and you, your mom is happy and feeling no pain right now!!
I came by way of "Bug". I am sorry to hear about your mom. My dad passed in February. It is a hard phase in life to go through. No words can comfort. I am sending you a big (((((((HUG)))))))
I am so sorry for your loss.
Just adding my best wishes and postive thoughts for you: I can't say how sorry I am.
Be well.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Take good care.
my heart goes out to you and your family.
i'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs.
I'm very sorry for your loss. May you find moments of peace during which you can remember and smile.
I am extremely sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know that there are many of us all over the world thinking about you and your family.
I am so very sorry. You are in my prayers.
i'll be offering prayers for grace and peace for you and your family in your mother's death.
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Hugs and sympathies...Sending support overseas.
Oh sweetie, I'm so, so sorry.
I'll be thinking of you!
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I know how you feel having lost my mom just a few years ago.
I am so sorry.. I wish there was something else I could say that could actually HELP you, but I really am sorry. thinking of you afar, soon to be not too far..
Mollie.
I'm so incredibly sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you find comfort in your loving memories of her. You and yours will be in my thoughts.
I am so sorry for your loss. You family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm sorry for your loss, but glad your mom is at peace now.
There really are no words. God is with your family.
I am sorry for your loss. as someone who has lost her mother, I understand the grief that you are feeling. if you need to talk to someone (I am also a therapist) please do not hesitate to email me. Lindsey (of subruban turmoil) has my personal address or you can use nutsmon@gmail.com.
you are in my prayers
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I have never left a comment here before....but I had to today. I have been reading your blog for a great while now and I now regret not having left a message before. I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I lost my father some time ago and know the depth of the loss you feel. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, now and in the future. May the wonderful memories you all have of her comfort and keep you in this time of loss. God bless you all.
My condolences,
Amy
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers. xoxo
Oh, I am so sorry.
I'm so sorry. I know if we had a choice, we would keep mom around forever. You and your family are in my thoughts.
My condolences to you, and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you and your family.
I pray Gods comforting spirit upon you and your family during this very difficult time. I am so sorrrrry!
Busy Mom, my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Although its hard to imagine now, your Mother is in a beautiful peaceful place. Hang in there during the tough times ahead.
De-lurking to say I'm so sorry. I hope you find strength from your family, friends and readers.
Very sorry to hear about your mom.
Hi. I sent you a long personal email - but it bounced back -just want you to know how sorry I am and that I"m thinking of you and your family!
My heart skipped a beat when I read your post. My sympathies to you and the whole busy family.
**hugs**
I'm so sorry. It sure has been a long road. I'm glad to hear it was a peaceful end. You and yours are in my thoughts this evening.
((((Busy Mom))))
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Losing a parent is so hard, even if it is 'time to go'. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You bring so much delight to so many people. I agree with B. Krumm re you being the 'wi-fi Erma Bombeck. The number of comments on this post speaks volumes about you.
My heart aches for your loss.
Even though you are at peace with what happened, I know it's still very very hard. I don't know your mum, but from your posts I just know that you being with her and the way you were with her through these last months probably brought her great comfort. With your nurturing she knew she was loved.
My condolences to you, your dad and your entire family. I wish you peace in this difficult time.
(hugs)
You said she felt she was ready to go. There is a peace in that. May you and your family find solace in her peace. My deep condolences. Take Care.
I am sorry about your mom.
My prayers are with you and your whole family.
Dear Busy Mom,
I am praying for you and your family, specifically that the services held for your mom will be not only a time to grieve but also a time to rejoice in your mom's life and that her illness is over. I will pray that the needs of your family, emotionally and otherwise, will be met during this time. We are all so very sorry.
Lots of hugs from a stranger,
:-) Neb
You and your family are in my thoughts. Having just lost my father to cancer a few months ago, I can imagine how you might be feeling, and I'm very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself.
so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through the days ahead.
Busy Mom, I'm thinking of you and hoping you're taking care of yourself. I'm sorry about your loss.
Hugs.
I am saddened to hear of your family's loss. My heart and my prayers go out to you.
Peace be with you.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss...
let the fog protect you as long as it can...
when you are ready it will lift
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terribly sorry for your loss. I hope the next few days for your family are a sweet time of celebrating her life.
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. My mother passed away in February so I know what you are going through right now. I just stumbled upon your site again after quite some time. Funny how things work out that way.
Just know that my thoughts are with you . . you have a tough time ahead of you but it does get better. You have wonderfully supportive friend and family. Lean on them . . it will do you some good.
Take care. . .
My heart goes out to you and your family, dear BusyMom. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BusyMom, I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear this. Love and prayers to you and your family at this sad time.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I feel very sad and am really sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
I'm so very sorry. Thinking of you during this time.
Peace be with you, your mom, and your entire family.
I am truly sorry to hear that about your mom. I know a lot of people will say that they are sorry for your loss, but just remember this: You haven't lost anyone. Yes, there physical being will not be with us anymore and that will truly be missed, but your know exactly where she is. She is and always will be in your memories good and bad and you will cherish them always. This will be a tough time with your family, but she is in a better place and she is not sick anymore. Each time you look in the sky at the stars, she will be looking down on you and protecting you and your family.............God speed to your family in this sad but joyous time of celebrating her life.
deepest sympathies...
I'm here from Suburban Turmoil, wanting to offer you my deepest sympathies. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I am so sorry. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I lost my Daddy five years ago and I know the crushing feeling of loss mixed with the peace of knowing that he'll have "no more night, no more pain". May the peace of God surround the Busy Family and Busy Grand-dad.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in this most difficult of times.
I'm so sorry to hear this, E. I'm glad hospice was there for you and that she went peacefully. My condolences to you, and to your family.
I am so very sorry. I know it's been a long hard road. I will have you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
I continue to have you in my thoughts. We are all here for you.
You and your family are in my thoughts. I'm so, so sorry.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Busymom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Florida.
Praying for your family at this time. This is never a easy thing. Hugs from this redheaded mommy in Maryland.
(((HUGS)))
I'm so sorry. I have no idea what to say other than that. I'm praying for you and your family.
Wishing you peace in this difficult time.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. And virtual hugs.
I am so sorry. I can imagine the heartbreaj and grief you and your fmaily is going through. May God wrap you in his love and comfort right now.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing your family healing and peace.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm happy that your Mother is at peace.
Stopping by to send you my sympathies. I'm so sorry. I know this has been hard on you. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ((((((hugs)))))
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!!
Gosh. You are really in thick right now and you're dealing with it remarkably well. I just meant to say that I'm very sorry, and you're in my thoughts, and all that, but it didn't come right.
Love ya, kiddo.
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
I'm glad your mother is resting peacefully now.
Hopefully you can too.
I'm so sorry! You and your family are in my thoughts!
I'm so very sorry to read of your mom's passing, BusyMom. Like so many others commenting, I lost my own mom (also to lung cancer) not long ago. Don't be afraid to take care of yourself during this time, and to lean on others. My thoughts are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I went through this just about a year ago with my dad. My online friends were a great source of comfort.
Be blessed.
Leni<><
I am so sorry.
You're in my prayers (((hugs)))
Just learned of your loss from Suburban Turmoil. Parents give us so much. Losing them hurts lots. All my best thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Condolences and hugs for you all.
Sincere thoughts go out to you and your family. You keep us all so up to date with your life, I feel like I know so much about you! keep writing, only if it helps you. e-hugs!
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!! God Bless!!
Hugs. And more Hugs.
I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it can be to lose a parent. I'll be praying that your family finds the peace you need during this time.
I know you've already heard this from so many people, but I am also sorry for your loss.
I am sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Busy Mom I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad your Mom is at peace now.
Sending love to the busy family.
OH my....I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and in ny prayers. I haven't been on in a while -- moved, but LOVE to read your blog! I look forward to it every morning...and will contunue to do so now that we have settled (if that's what you want to call boxes & stuff EVERYWHERE!!)
Take Care....and God bless!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I just lost my Dad a few weeks ago.
Losing a parent sucks.
(((HUGS)))
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and thoughts will be with you and your family.
I'm so sorry E. I've been out of touch since I went back to work. I will most certainly keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))
Sending you lots of ***hugs*** and love.
Busy Mom, I have not been reading but have tried to catch up with everyone when I can. I am so sorry for your famliy's loss.
Your mother and your family have always been in my prayers.
I am so so so very very very sorry.
I'm sorry to hear about your mother. May God be with her and all of you during this time.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. (((((HUGS))))
I'm sorry to hear about you losing your mother. Losing my mother was and is the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in my entire life. Mothers are completely irreplaceable. I wish for comfort and peace for you and your family during this difficult time.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Please send my condolences to your father as well. I hope you find peace.
I am sorry for your loss. Even though you knew it was coming, it is till hard. I will keep you and your whole family in my prayers!!
Very sorry for you lose our prayers are with you.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you in your time of grief.
I am so sorry that this is coming so late, but I am truly sorry for your loss!! Hope you and your family are doing well.
Oh I am so so sorry. Before I left town I knew she was failing but I kept hopeful and prayerful that she would hold on. We just got back.
My sympathies to you and your family. I can not even imagine your pain. Take good care.
I'm terribly sorry for your loss!
I am so sorry for your loss. :(
xoxo
oh! i didn't know. i haven't been reading anyone at all, and i hate to learn of this so late. I'm so, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your father, both.
I'm sorry I'm so late, I haven't visited for so long. I'm sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you and all of your family.
ionolsen21 I just don not have anything to say right now.