With Sadness I'm checking in...

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Tue, 09-23-2003 - 7:42pm
Hi Everyone,

I just don't know how to explain this so I will just say it. My mother was found dead in her front yard Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. She was mowing her lawn and apparently had a heart attack within 3 feet of where her husband died only 7 weeks ago. I am totaly devestated. I feel as though my world had crumbled beneath my feet. My husband and I arrived in Boston yesterday morning after a night of hurried planning and packing. I am tired and drained yet I cannot seem to sleep. I CANNOT believe I have lost them both within such a short period of time and that I am here again saying good bye. This is bittersweet because my Mom had done so well and was feeling "full" of life and we were so excited about my upcoming trip to Mass. in October. I called her Saturday morning and she was scrubbing the shingles on the front of her house. She was so pleased with the results of her hard work in and around her house. We talked for over a hour and it was a wonderful visit. She told me she had hoped to mow her lawn later that afternoon. When a friend came to visit on Sunday it was evident Mom had been there for a while. This had been difficult for me to deal with but I am thankful she and I had such a wonderful visit. Please keep me and my sister in your prayers. She can hardly walk and is stricken with greif.

Margie :)

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Wed, 09-24-2003 - 12:16am
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. Everyone has gone to bed here at my sisters house and I cannot sleep. I just need to exhale and I knew I could do it here. I keep reminding myself that I have much to be grateful for regarding my Mom. I live far from her and although we talked on the telephone weekly and daily via e-mail I usually only saw her once a year when I made my Autumn trip to Mass. Mom was never liked to fly on an airplane and in the last few years she found it even more difficult so she counted on me coming "home" to her. Ed's passing 7 weeks ago brought me home and I spent a week with her. It was sad but we had one night where we stayed up until 4 am talking. The conversation was deep and meaningful. I now realize that if Ed had not passed away it may have been 11 months since I'd hugged or kissed my Mom. Mom did express her wishes for when her "time" came we just didn't think we would be acting on those wishes so soon. Mom was only 67.

Gosh I know I'm rambling but thanks for listening....Margie

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Wed, 09-24-2003 - 1:18am
Oh (((((((((Margie)))))))))

I am so sorry about your mother. It is very hard to lose a parent, especially when they seem to be in good health and looking forward to living. I will keep you and your sister in my thoughts and prayers.

Little

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Wed, 09-24-2003 - 2:12am
Margie, my heart goes out to you, your sister, and your family. I am so sorry to hear what happened to your mother.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Big hugs and I wish I were there to offer support in person. Debra


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Wed, 09-24-2003 - 11:58am
Oh Margie! My heart breaks for you and your sister. What a terrible thing to happen. And what a blessing it was that you had such a good visit with her before she died. My thoughts are with you. Take care.

Lori

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Wed, 09-24-2003 - 11:17pm
Margie, I am so sorry to hear this.
Nancy

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Thu, 09-25-2003 - 10:31am
Margie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss... a double loss. There's nothing I can say or offer to help you through this, but know that I'm thinking of you, praying for all the family who feels this loss. The Lord's hands are there to hold us when we are weak and feeling helpless.

Cussette

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Thu, 09-25-2003 - 11:28am
Oh Margie. I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. It's so difficult to lose a parent, but two so suddenly? My heart (and my prayers) go out to you and your sister.

~Jody~

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Thu, 09-25-2003 - 12:16pm
Margie, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You've been thru so much lately. I will keep you in my prayers as you go thru this difficult time.

Hugs,

Katherine

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