My Mother’s Passing

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Hi there, you are probably wondering why I have been absent from my blog for a while.  Well my Mother, Jeannette passed away at the very young age of 68.  I have been spending all of my time with her in her last days and now I will be taking care of her estate and making funeral arrangements.  

My mother passed from a smoking related illness, please, please if you smoke, STOP NOW!  If not for yourself then for your family.

Thanks to everyone who has been keeping my family in thier thoughts.  I will resume my blog posts when I get my life back to normal.  Hang in there, I have not forgotten you.  🙂

Huge Hugs,

Michelle 

361 thoughts on “My Mother’s Passing”

  2. Sharon Field's avatar Sharon Field

    Hi Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers… having lost my own mother several years ago I feel for you, and know you are experiencing something you’ve never felt before… Huge hugs!
    Sharon

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  3. Becki's avatar Becki

    Michelle – very sorry to hear. It’s so hard losing your mom! My mom died from a smoking-related illness as well and I still have some resentment that she invited death into her life every single day.

    Know that we all care and grieve along with you… stay strong, you will get through this!

    Much love!
    Becki

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  6. Sharon Wieland's avatar Sharon Wieland

    Dear Michelle,
    Please accept my condolences on the death of your mother. You have a huge group of people out in the internet world offering comfort to you today.
    Take care,
    Sharon

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  7. Liz Hoicne's avatar Liz Hoicne

    Michele, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Wonderful memories will get you and your family through this difficult time. You are in my prayers. liz

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  8. Liz Hocine's avatar Liz Hocine

    Michele, I am so very sorry about the loss of your mom. Wonderful memories will get you and your family through this very difficult time. You are in my prayers. Liz

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  10. Shelley Williams's avatar Shelley Williams

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have lost both my parents when they were very young as well. It won’t get better for a while, but eventually it will get better. You will have a “New Normal” now, and please, just give yourself some time, and rest plenty. She is not gone, she is just away.

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  12. Valerie's avatar Valerie

    I’m sorry for your loss. My mom died at the young age of 59 from a drinking related illness 3 years ago, so I understand what you are going thru. It’s such a shame to lose people we love from something that could have been avoided. But you will get thru it. Her love for you will never leave you even though she is gone. Make sure to take time for yourself, even if it is to just sit alone quietly for a few minutes every day.
    Take care,
    Valerie

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  14. Denita's avatar Denita

    My dear friend Michelle,

    There truly are no words to ease the pain in your heart at this time. Please know that I think of you every day and I send you big {{{HUGS}}}

    Don’t you fret one little bit about your blog girlfriend. We are NOT going anywhere ; }

    I *LOVE* you…….♥

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  15. Jackie's avatar Jackie

    Michelle, I’m so sorry about your mom. My mom also passed away “young” from smoking related causes. I used to break her cigerettes in half when I was a kid. I sure got in trouble for that! Wish I could take away your pain. For me it was a couple years before I stopped being angry. I’ll pray for you and your family. HUGS.

    Jackie

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  18. Dana Bincer's avatar Dana Bincer

    Sorry to hear about your mom. Take time for yourself. Know you are loved.

    Thank you for encouraging people to stop smoking. My dad is currently on oxegyn because of smoking. Very sad to see him struggle to breathe. Addictions can be so hard to break but well worth the health benefits.

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  22. Miranda's avatar Miranda

    Hello Michele,

    My deepest sympathy for your loss. My father died at the same age(from the same illness) and now 15 years later I still miss him. It will remain an empty spot but keeping good memories is very important. The essence of a person will always be there. And for what it’s worth I believe in eternal life of our souls and that one day we shall meet again!

    greetz from my heart, Miranda

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  23. Sherry's avatar Sherry

    Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. She has no pain or coughing now, and is in a better place. God bless your entire family.

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  32. Harriet Skelly's avatar Harriet Skelly

    Michelle, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry about the loss of your mom. My dad passed away at 68 too – much too young! Hugs, Harriet

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  34. Joani McDonald's avatar Joani McDonald

    Oh Michelle ~ I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. My Mother (who is 76) will not stop smoking even though she has COPD. Please know that you have friends who are praying for you, even though we can not take the pain of your loss away I pray to ease the pain your going through.

    All my hugs,
    Joani

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  41. Elise's avatar Elise

    So sorry for your loss – my father died from heart failure brought on by years of emphysema. Yah, smoking’s just not worth it! Again, so very sorry for your loss. Beautiful picture of your mother!

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  42. Vicki from Iowa's avatar Vicki from Iowa

    Michelle, I just learned of your mother passing. I’m sending you gentle hugs and prayers for all of you. My father died at age 72 from lung cancer in large part due to smoking. I am so grateful to my husband who told me to stop smoking when we got married 42 years ago.

    We’ll miss you but be sure to take the time you need. We’ll be here when you get back to your blog. 🙂

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  43. Elenorah Adams's avatar Elenorah Adams

    Michelle I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. (one of your Phx. students & fb friends). God Bless, Elenorah

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  48. Adele's avatar Adele

    Michelle, I am so sorry! Losing a parent is rough. My mom was 61 when she died and I miss her every day and it has been almost 20 years. We will all keep you and your family in our prayers.

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  49. Beverly Polen's avatar Beverly Polen

    Dear Michelle,
    Words are so inadequate at such a difficult and trying time. May God pick you up and carry you through all that is required in the upcoming days. I am praying for you and for His blessings upon you and your family. Sending love and a big electronic hug!
    Warmest Regards,
    Bev

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