Lost My Mom Today
 

I know this isn't Facebook, and I know that the only one of you I ever met in person was subsequently kicked out of the club, but I do think of you as my international circle of friends.

We shore each other up through busted knuckles and busted studs, lost tools and lost combustion.

Occasionally, however, we shore each other up through lost loved ones, too. Now it's my turn.

My mom was in a coma following a stroke nearly 2 weeks ago. She finally surrendered this morning on my watch. She made it to 82, which is pretty darn good, through some of the most interesting times in world history.

Thanks to her being the daughter of her father, I received the hereditary interest in great cars that has led me here.

So - thanks, Mom. Godspeed.

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Sorry to hear about your Mom.
It is terrible. Things never seem the same after you lose your Mom.
My mother passed away in 1991 and it took me 10 years to get used to the idea.
I know what you are feeling...It is very difficult. My mom was very religious and told us never to worry if she dies. It was still hard, even if you know she lives on beyond, because she is no longer here with us.

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sorry hear that, mothers are what hold the familys together, losing one is deviastating to a family, i lost my mom too, so i can understand the pain you have, just remember all the good things she did, and honor those memories

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She was a good Mom. May your memories sustain you in this very hard time.

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Very sorry for your loss John. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

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May she go with God, sorry to hear of her passing.
Ol' Ron

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Sorry to hear of your loss. She lived a long and hopefully , a happy life. I have been down that road and it's not an easy one to travel. I think of my Mom and Dad every day. I learned a lot from them and I've tried to pass it on to my children. As time goes on, you'll hurt less, but it doesn't go completely away. Remember all the good in your parents.

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Speaking of Mom's .... Any of you old enough the remember that 1950's song "Oh My Ma-Ma" recorded I believe by singer Eddie Fisher. It was preceded or followed by the song "Oh My Pa-PA". And there was the popular late 40's/early 50's black and white weekly TV show "I Remember Mama". We sure lived in a different world then.

My Dad's been gone 65 years (age 46); My Mom gone 54 years (age 53). For as little time as they were here, I was so fortunate to have them. They continue to light my path.

My sincere regrets on her passing John.

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Very sorry to hear that John. There is always something extra special about your mom.

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82 is a pretty good run, Im sure where she is going to she will be well looked after.
Godspeed to her and my thoughts are with you.

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Very sorry to hear of your loss. As long as you keep her in your heart and loving memories she will continue to live - take care. Andy

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Sorry for your loss.Moms are the greatest people in the world.

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Hi Everyone, John, I'm so sorry you are going through this today. Be grateful for the memories you carry.

I just got off the phone with my Mom right before I read this. Lost my Dad, 'Barner Henry@1140, in August of '13.

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John,
So sorry for your loss. From your post, it sounds as if she was lucky to have you for a son.
Phil

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Sorry for your loss. Lost my mother in 1997 to pancreatic cancer, still miss her.

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Sorry for your loss. I know that mom's are special to all of us.

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Sorry for your loss John. Spent the day with my mom & dad. Mom is almost 90 (April) and really slowing down.

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sorry for your families loss

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Sorry about your loss, I strongly believe (the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world).

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Sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

Bob

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So sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to you

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So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. May God Bless Her.

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John - Please know that our Lord and Savior is holding her close; He has prepared a place for her and, indeed, a place for us all. May you take consolation in this fact, and your heart be at peace.

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Sorry to hear. I sat with my mom as she breather her last 5 years ago. She is in my head every day.

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My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Very sorry to hear of your loss. May your mother rest in God's eternal peace.

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My prayers go out to you. Sorry for your loss.

Jim

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I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom exactly the same way. Mine didn't take quite so long to leave, three days, but I feel for your long wait for her to rest in peace. She is joyfull this day!

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I"m sorry for your loss....and your family's......God Bless....Mike

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Sorry for lost John. i hope you have someone to support you in this time of grief. God will reward your Mom for all of her good deeds here on earth.
God bless her.

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Walked in those shoes 2.5 years ago. Sorry for your loss.

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John, I'm sorry for your loss. I felt like a ship cut adrift when I lost my mother 24 years ago, and my father 35 years ago. I wish you well, it takes some time.

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Sorry for your loss... i can feel for ya. I lost my mother- in- law last weekend and my aunt yesterday. been tough to hold up. Be strong, a lot of prayer, no more suffering for them. Take care, Thoughts go out to your family. Ken

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Very sorry for your loss

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I'm sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family.

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Sorry for your loss, I know how you must feel, I lost my Mom and cried like a baby, she was only 62. Last month went to visit my Grand Mother and had long talks, well mainly just listening to her talk about the past, totally amazing how sharp her mind is at 101 years old!

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So sorry to hear of your loss. It has always been tough for me to lose close members of my family. I think about my parents, my sister, brother in law, and their son/my nephew nearly every day.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you - sorry for your loss ....

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From a fellow Jerseyboy, my condolences to you and your family.

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Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom . . . God Bless her and you. You're a good son to honor her as you do - nice to see!

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Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You may have lost her but you will always have the memories of her with you. Remember the good times you had with her and she will always be by your side. I lost my grandmother (91 years old) recently on November 25, 2015 under very similar circumstances.