Sorry to hear {{{{{Mary Beth}}}}},

wishing you a wonderful warm and worthwhile time together with your mum,
I do hope your sister will change her mind, or at least will not be
sorry afterwards for not coming,

Nikki

No wisdom, just hugs!
Prayers and hugs for all your whole family.

Adelle

I've been thinking of you so much and wondering what was going on with
your Mom. Is she still conscious?  Is she as home or in the hospital?
And I've only got one more question - Are you working with hospice?  We
met with the hospice nurse 15 minutes before Mom passed away. It takes
a few days for them to get on board but our family doctor was terrific
in providing all the comfort care she needed. He was really terrific.
He told us he wasn't a big believer in Hospice and that he could
provide everything they could. Its true....however, if it hadn't been
for the education I had gotten from Hospice when my Dad died in 2001 I
wouldn't have known what to ask for or what to expect with Mom. They
are a tremendous resourse. So even a phone call to them for information
might be helpful to you if you haven't already done so.

I know what you mean about wanting your Mommy ....I'm getting flashes
of that still every day.  This morning I was fixing my coffee and
thought I'd give her a call. It's often when I could catch her near her
phone and then I remembered. It happens so often and sometimes I
actually say outloud " I want my Mommy!" Fortunalely I'm alone when I
do that!  LOL

Friday is Mom's Memorial Service. My brother is still not talking to me
and my sister is back in Tennessee and won't be here to Thursday night
with 8 other members of my family also arriving at the same time. Like
usual, every thing is left up to me. My sister was a big help when she
was here and will be when she arrives but all the planning for the
funeral Mass and reception has been on my shoulders.  My son spent the
weekend with me helping with the photo board and in getting the house
ready. I think it was good for him. He asked a lot of questions about
family history and stuff. He really is going to miss his grandparents.
He was very close to them.

I am glad you wrote in ...... my prayers will continue for you and feel
free to write anytime. Cyberhugs....DianeW

mary beth, i feel for you. and for your sister, who is obviously having
a hard time with this. i lost my mom two years ago and still reach for
the phone every once in a while. i wish i called her many more times
than i did!

prayers coming,

diane

(((((((((Mary Beth))))))))))

I remember when my mother died.  She was in ICU for seven days and it
was hard watching her get a little worse every day.

I, too, remember going to the phone many times to call her then
remember I couldn't. It doesn't matter how old we are they are still
our "Mommies".

I pray for a gentle passing for your mother.

debbie m.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((mary beth)))))))))))))))))))))))

prayers and thoughts of love and support.

kate
Hey all,
   Just a quick request, Mom isn't going to make it thru the week,
according to what the docs say, also she is looking worse and worse every
day. Thanks to all that e-mailed me I'm sorry I haven't gotten back yet. I
know the power of prayer, and therefore the power of this (((((group))))).

Her lymphoma's returned and now her kidneys are shutting down, as the lymph
nodes that are filled with cancer are in her groin. Her legs and belly are
so swollen, it's pushing on her kidneys. Thanks especially to Diane, who
explained to me that it's one of the most painless peaceful ways to go. I
want her pain to stop, and I want her passing to be painless and
comfortable, but boy........................when it gets this close, I'm
losing it. "I want mommy here with me" <stomping my feet>.........at 51.
<geeze>

She's lived a long good life, 78 yo.
My Aunt Pat is coming out tomorrow instead of waiting til Monday. I called
this am and asked for help. She's always been more like my sis, 13 yrs older
than me, and closer in age to me than to my own mother, there were 9 kids.:)
My own sis is in total denial.....and wouldn't even give up going to a super
bowl party to have a big family dinner that I made at mom's home, even with
Mom asking her to come and to have videos and pix taken of the whole family.
She sez she's been dealing with this for 8 yrs, and is 'at peace' with *not*
being there now, even though we've all told her that Mom isn't going to
'pull through' this time.....I just know it's gonna hit her harder when it
happens. So, if you could just add a little bit more to all your prayers, it
would be so sincerely, gratefully appreciated. You guys are the greatest
group for support, am so glad I've got my laptop to join back again, after 2
years MIA.

Thank You to((((((((((((((all))))))))))))))))))

MaryBeth

Sending Good Thoughts,
{{{{MaryBeth, Mom & family}}}}

GramPaHugs,
Alex,

Mary Beth,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mother.  My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family.
It is such a shame that there is family member that cannot seem to rally
around the rest of the family when all are in such great need of family
togetherness. it seems to happen is so many families including my own. I
guess the reasons will forever remain a mystery.

Don Whitely

Mary Beth,Sorry to here about your mom.Prayers for her,you,and your
family.My mom passed away almost 8 mos.ago.I know what you're going
through. Carol

Sorry to hear about your mother, MaryBeth.

I too can relate to this, and I pray your family will all gather round
your Mom to comfort her, and each other, when it's needed most.

{{{{{MaryBeth & family}}}}}

Bonnie

Hi Mary Beth,   I will pray that her passing is easy for all concerned.
Sometimes we do not get what we pray for but that only means that what we
wanted was not in Gods plan.   May her passing be a blessing as was her
life.
Harv

Mary Beth, prayers for your Mom to pass peacefully, and for all the family
in your grief.
Gwen

prayers for your family during this trying time. I am also praying for a
peaceful passing. I know this has to be really hard on you. Hang in there
and know we are all thinking of you and sending prayers.

MB thinking of you and your family at this trying time.  Your mom has lived
a long fufilling life and she is ready for her going to a better place.I
will keep you in my prayers.
jb