Mom died in her sleep at 8.30a CST today.

I'm okay. I've been grieving on and off since she's been in the hospital. I keep telling people she's better off now: no more pain, her sons are with her.

Sadly, I won't be at the funeral because of money, but my family understands that. It was because of my living in Canada that hubby and I visited last October. Mom figured it would be the last time we saw each other.

She got to see the flowers I sent last Friday and we talked over the phone.

My most sincere condolences.

I lost my mother a few years ago. It is a difficult time to go through, make sure you take time to take care of yourself.

Kuemper, you're a good person, things like this shouldn't happen to good people. I feel your loss. I'm sorry.

My deepest condolences.

I have to say though - and I'm not being at all funny or whatever with this - but how can you not got to your own mothers funeral? I'd find the money from somewhere to go to my mums funeral... I just hope you don't end up regretting not going because of 'couldn't afford it' reason...

Condolences through this rough time.

My condolences.

*hugs* We're all with you, kuemper. We'll help you through this if you need us.

Also, I have to echo Barmy in suggesting you go and damn the cost. Things may end up tight, but you'll be glad you did it. I know I wouldn't have missed my mom's funeral for the world. I can't speak for anyone else, but I'd donate if need be.

My condolences. :(

If you ever need a stranger to talk to I'll be around. Not much, I know, but all I am able to do for you. :(

Sorry to hear that :(

"often the good suffer, and often the wicked prosper, and one hardly knows which of those is the more annoying"

I'm really sorry for your loss, kuemper :(

Perhaps if there's any way you are able to go to the funeral you should ... I know I regret not going to my uncle's. On the other hand, I know it's not always that simple...

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I hope you can find strength in this time of pain.

Hey, really sorry to hear that. Sounds like a tough time.

I'm sorry for your loss. Our loved ones are never truly gone. They live on in our memories.

My most sincere condolences.

Sort of a morbid title....

But my condolences as well. I lost my father 3 years ago, and find that it's a tough reality to take in, that one of the people who brought you into this world is no longer around. Mother's/Father's day will never be the same.

But, death is one of the few certainties in life, as it comes to us all eventually. Like Bruno said, take the time to grieve, and celebrate the good times you had over the years.

Sorry to about your loss.

Sorry to hear that, K.

My condoleances.

I'm very sorry for your loss, Kuemp :( I sincerely hope you are able to get through this rough time.

Very sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences :(

Thanks everyone.

The thread title - yes it's weird, but that stupid book has been in my head since I heard about Mom.

As for not going because of money - Dad would have to mortgage his house. A loan is impossible because no one has enough collateral for a bank to approve one. Asking a "friend" would lead to them holding it over me. Honestly, neither hubby nor myself could deal with travel at this time or hell, even a week from now.

Mostly I wanted anyone who was curious to know Mom wasn't in pain anymore. That's pretty much the big thing about it.

Sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you.

Sorry to hear about it kuemper. My thoughts are with you.

/me hugs the Marilith

It's a bittersweet pill to swallow knowing your mother is no longer in pain, my thoughts are with you and your family.

take the time to grieve, and celebrate the good times you had over the years.That's some good advices alreay. That won't be easy though, and you have my deepest condolences. At the very least she isn't suffering anymore, and that is some kind of relief isn't?

My condolonces, kuemper.

I just read Mom's obit and I AM SO PISSED AT MY SISTER!!!!!! :toofar: :toofar:

My sister has a boyfriend (call him John) who has 2 kids (call them Sara and Mike). My sister and John share no children together nor are they "common-law" married. Mike has 2 brats which my sister pretends are her "grandkids". :rolleyes:

Now, in Mom's obit, it says she is survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

WRONG!

Mom *hated* my sister's boyfriend and his "seed" and never, *ever* claimed them as any sort of relation to her.

I pray to God that Mom rises from that casket and tart slaps my sister for that stupid s***. I wish I could correct it myself.

I’m sorry for your loss, kuemper. That you won't attend your mother’s funeral, and that you apparently had no input into her obituary, would suggest that you have family troubles. I hope that you’ll find the strength to get you through these troubling times.

I'm sorry for your loss, Kuemper. I hope things work out for you on the family front as well.

My condolences, Kuemper! :(

I lost my father last year, and though it was not unexpected, it was tough. I'm sorry you have to cope with family trouble on top of everything. :(